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Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Research Grant

Purpose

The Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Research Grant is intended to support plastic surgeons in pursuing research in aesthetic/cosmetic plastic surgery. Eligible applicants include surgeons at all stages of their careers including residents, fellows, junior faculty and advanced academicians, as well as early career to advanced practitioners in a variety of settings including private, employed, group and academic practice physicians.

Proposals should address aesthetic/cosmetic research topics and include focused research questions. The goals of the research may range from pilot projects to collect preliminary data to support larger future grant proposals, up to more advanced research questions that may lead to findings and results to have a more immediate impact on patient care. The PSF encourages new research concepts and novel ideas. Subject areas may include but are not limited to the following most common contemporary procedures in aesthetic plastic surgery: breast augmentation, liposuction, nose reshaping, eyelid surgery, tummy tuck and facelift.

Testimonials

"I'm incredibly thankful to The Plastic Surgery Foundation and all the generous donors for awarding me the 2024 Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Research Grant! This grant made it possible to conduct crucial research on outcomes in weight loss patients undergoing body contouring surgery. The results are in, and they're going to make a real difference in our practice. Thank you for supporting evidence-based plastic surgery. Honored to be part of this important work!"

Harry Siotos, MD
Rush University Medical Center
2024 Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Research Grant Recipient

Amount & Duration

Up to $25,000 for 1-year projects

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PSF Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Research Grant

Apply

The 2025 PSF research grant cycle is NOW OPEN.

Online Application

The application deadline is December 2, 2025.

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