The SPA-FAER Mentored Research Training Grant supports early-career pediatric anesthesiologists in developing research skills and generating key preliminary data for future independent research.
Funder: Society for Pediatric Anesthesia
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Letter of Intent) | March 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $250,000 total over two years; typically one award per cycle.
Summary: Supports early-career pediatric anesthesiologists in developing research skills and generating preliminary data for independent research careers.
Key Information: Requires Letter of Intent before full application; eligibility limited to faculty within 10 years of first appointment.
The SPA-FAER Mentored Research Training Grant is a collaborative initiative between the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (SPA) and the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER). The grant is designed to nurture the next generation of pediatric anesthesiology investigators by providing substantial support for early-career anesthesiologist faculty. The program aims to empower clinician-scientists to develop essential research skills and generate preliminary data, laying the groundwork for future independent research careers that advance the health and well-being of children.