The American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) and the American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand (AFSH) have established grant funding to encourage investigators to perform basic science research studies. Our goal is to enable investigators to initiate pilot projects that will lead to subsequent funding from other sources such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The AFSH is committed to excellence in basic science research while maintaining the highest academic integrity and fiscal responsibility.
These grants function similarly to the NIH Small Grant Program (R03). The R03 grant mechanism is intended to encourage exploratory/developmental research that can be completed in a short amount of time with limited resources. These projects include, but are not limited to, pilot studies, self-contained research studies, or development of research methodology or technology. Preliminary data are not required but may be included.
Deadline for Letter of Intent: Jan. 31, 2024
- Anyone may apply for a grant (including residents, fellows, and non-ASSH Members). However, an ASSH Active Member must be listed as one of the investigators or as a sponsor/adviser on the project.
- Research Management Committee Chair and Research Division Director cannot apply for funding either as a principal investigator, co-investigator, or sponsor. RMC members, Chair, and Research Director are excluded from evaluation and discussion of applications with which they are connected.
- There is no limit on the number of applications submitted from each institution but please note that a maximum of (1) Basic Science and (1) Clinical Research Grant may be awarded per institution in a calendar year. Funding will be limited to one applicant per independent academic department.
- The PI may only submit one Clinical Research and Basic Science Grant application per calendar year.
- Resubmissions are allowed. If you are resubmitting your grant, please include a letter addressing how the proposal has since been revised.
- Up to $60,000 award ($30,000 annually) for one or two years, direct costs only
- 75% of grant award ($22,500 max) is awarded at the start of each grant year and final 25% ($7,500 max) is disbursed after the six-month progress report for each year has been reviewed and approved by the Research Management Committee