ASPO Research Grant - American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology

Since 1985, CORE has played a vital role by awarding more than 600 grants and more than $10 million for research projects, research training, and career development to further the specialty of otolaryngology. These grants, ranging in award size from $5,000 to $80,000, have been essential for increasing the research base for otolaryngology.

ASMS/PSF Combined Pilot Research Grant - Plastic Surgery Foundation

The Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) and the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (ASMS) recognize the importance of fostering the development of surgeon scientists and innovative research in maxillofacial surgery. The ASMS/PSF Combined Pilot Research Grant is intended to fund a research project that will advance the scientific knowledge of maxillofacial surgery. This grant supports the preliminary or pilot phase of these research projects.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. - Technology Research Grants

Intuitive Surgical is pleased to announce the availability of funding to support Technology Research Grants in 2019.

Overview: The purpose of these grants is to support technology research in the field of surgical robotics, or related fields. Successful proposals will address clinically-relevant technology development. Grants will be awarded to researchers at non-profit academic institutions worldwide. Awards will be conferred on a competitive basis by submission of a grant application.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Gynecologic Pathology Fellowship

The Department of Pathology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center offers a one-year fellowship training program in gynecologic pathology. Applicants should have completed basic training in anatomic pathology and be certified (or eligible for certification) by the American Board of Pathology or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (for Canadian applicants).

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. - Robotic-Assisted Surgery Clinical Research Grants

Intuitive Surgical Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of funding to support Clinical Research Grants for Robotic-assisted Surgery 2018-2019.

Overview: The purpose of these grants is to support clinical research in the field of robotic-assisted surgery. Successful proposals will address important clinical questions or support clinically relevant technology development. Grants will be awarded to researchers at non-profit institutions worldwide.

Awards are conferred on a competitive basis by submission of a grant application.

Association for Surgical Education - Center for Excellence in Surgical Education, Research and Training (CESERT) Grants

Since October 1999, the Board of Directors of the ASE Foundation had made available grant funds of up to $100,000 per grant for research projects which addressed the ASE’s and CESERT’s primary areas of interest. Proposals may be submitted for one- to two-year research projects. The maximum amount to be awarded for any CESERT grant proposal will now be $25,000 regardless of length of study.

W.M. Keck Foundation - Science and Engineering and Medical Research Program

External Deadline: December 2025                    Internal Deadline: October 27, 2025

On April 12, 2023, Dr. Simon Scheuring, a 2022 Keck Research Grant recipient and Professor of Physiology and Biophysics in Anesthesiology, presented a session on the Keck Research Grant. During the session, he provided insights on crafting strong applications and addressed questions about the grant program. Recording can be accessed here.

NIH Director’s Early Independence Awards (DP5 Clinical Trial Optional)

Due to administrative changes to funding opportunity processing and delays in approvals at the NIH, the FY2026 Early Independence Award Funding Opportunity will not go forward. Importantly, the Early Independence Award initiative is still active, current award recipients are continuing their work, and new funding opportunities are anticipated for FY2027. For additional details, please consult the program page: https://commonfund.nih.gov/earlyindependence