SPA Young Investigator Research Grants support early-career pediatric anesthesia researchers, prioritizing projects on innovation, healthcare disparities, and minority care, funded by the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia.
Funder: Society for Pediatric Anesthesia
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full proposal, if invited) | August 2027 (Initial proposal, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 total per project (one year, renewable once at committee discretion)
Summary: Supports early-career researchers in pediatric anesthesiology for innovative research, with priority for projects addressing healthcare disparities or minority care.
The Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (SPA) Young Investigator Research Grants aim to foster innovative research in pediatric anesthesiology by supporting early-career investigators. Projects may focus on basic science, clinical research, educational innovation, or quality and safety initiatives—including simulation. Special consideration is given to proposals emphasizing healthcare disparities and the care of minority populations. The goal is to empower promising clinician-scientists to address significant challenges and advance the field of pediatric anesthesia.