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American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand Military Research Grants

The purpose of the Military Surgeon-Scientist Research Grant is to encourage military investigators by providing funding for research projects related to the field of upper extremity surgery. It is anticipated that the funding will enable these investigators to initiate projects that will lead to additional funding.

Applications are due April 2, 2012. Grants will be awarded to ASSH members who are on active duty military assignment and whose grant proposal has been submitted, reviewed, and accepted by the ASSH Research Management Committee. Grant awardees must complete the research project as described within the stated time period. They must follow the budget that has been submitted, and submit a report at the end of the grant period. In addition, the awardees must present their findings by either submitting an abstract for the ASSH Annual Meeting and/or presenting at the Basic Science/Clinical Investigators Workshop at the ASSH Annual Meeting.

Requirements

The lead PI must be an active duty military hand surgeon for the duration of the research study.
The research project must be in hand surgery as defined by the ASSH.
Applicant must be an ASSH candidate or active member.

Application

A. 2 page proposal:

Background and Significance
Purpose and Hypothesis
Methods and Materials
Expected Outcomes

B. Budget
C. Curriculum vitae of applicant
D. Sponsor letter
E. IRB/Animal studies application

Email one electronic application in Word format to: smeyerhughes@assh.org

Send one paper copy with IRB documentation and support letter to:

Research Management Committee
American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand
Attn: Sarah Meyer Hughes
6300 North River Road, Suite 600
Rosemont, IL 60018-4256

Questions? Email smeyerhughes@assh.org or call (847) 384-8300.

Clinical Research Grants for Study in the Field of Hand Surgery

Funded by the American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation

The American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand funds clinical research studies projects to encourage young investigators in a field of study pertinent to hand surgery. Applications from surgeons, researchers and allied health professionals are welcome.

Grants of up to $10,000 per year, for up to two years, are available annually.

Grant applications are due on April 2, 2012. All Clinical Research proposals are required to have proof that the primary investigators are in the active process of receiving IRB approval. Please prepare your proposal schedule accordingly.

For questions, please contact Sarah Meyer Hughes at smeyerhughes@assh.org or 847-384-8300.

Grants for Basic Science Research in the Field of Hand Surgery

Funded by the American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand and OREF

The American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand awards grant funding for research projects related to the field of hand surgery to encourage young investigators. It is anticipated that the funding will enable these investigators to initiate projects that will lead to additional funding. There are no specific project guidelines within the framework of hand surgery. In the past, funding has been provided for a range of subjects. Seeds grants of up to $20,000 are available annually.

All 2011 Research Grant proposals involving animals are required to have proof of submission to the Animal Research Review Board when the grant application is submitted. Documentation of IRB submission must be provided with the grant application. The Basic Science Research Committee will not review any study without proof that the IRB review process has been initiated. The deadline date for submission is April 2, 2012. Please prepare your proposal schedule accordingly.

For questions, please contact Sarah Meyer Hughes smeyerhughes@assh.org or 847-384-8300.