Breast Implant Safety Grants from Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF)
The Plastic Surgery Foundation is currently welcoming applications for breast implant safety. The deadline to apply is December 2, 2024.
What is the Plastic Surgery Foundation?
The Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) is a non-profit organization focused on advancing plastic surgery through research, education, and innovation. Established by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, it funds research, promotes educational programs, advocates for patient safety, and supports global outreach efforts. The PSF aims to improve surgical techniques and patient outcomes while fostering innovation and access to care.
According to Philanthropy News Digest, ”To be eligible, applicants must be an MD, DO, or PhD; hold a full-time clinical or research position where the research will be conducted; and be an active, candidate, international, or associate member of ASPS or obtain sponsorship from an active ASPS member at their institution.”
PDF Breast Implant Safety Grant Details
PURPOSE
”Studies designed to assess breast implant safety, including local and systemic complications and illnesses related to breast implants, will be considered. Proposals that examine implant surveillance techniques and imaging are also invited. Basic, translational and clinical research studies are all within scope. Project duration may be up to two years. Applications will be evaluated based upon the importance of the study question, soundness of study design, demonstration of study feasibility through preliminary/pilot data, the quality of the investigator team and use of appropriate statistical and analytic methods.”
AMOUNT & DURATIONUp to $50,000 for projects up to 2 years
GUIDELINESPSF-Directed Research Grant - Breast Implant Safety
APPLICATION
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DEADLINE
The application deadline is December 2, 2024.
For complete program guidelines, application instructions, and additional resources see go to PSF-Directed Research Grant.
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