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Research Fellowships

Purpose

The PSF supports investigators from the beginning of their careers, during residency and as they advance to becoming experienced and well-established plastic surgeons. The purpose of the Research Fellowship Grant is to encourage research and academic career development in plastic surgery. This grant is for salary support only for a Resident or Fellow to obtain training and experience in research, under the guidance of an experienced mentor. The application must describe a structured research training plan, in addition to a research project. Only already funded research projects will be considered. Evaluation of the application will place emphasis on the research training experience, research project, applicant potential and mentor qualifications and commitment to mentoring. Research Fellowship grants must be used for salary support only.

Testimonials

"The PSF award provided critical support that allowed me to complete two major basic science research projects focused on lymphedema and radiation-induced fibrosis. This experience significantly strengthened my skills in grant writing, study design and data interpretation. The work has resulted in the submission of two first-author manuscripts and has been instrumental in shaping my development as a physician-scientist."

Ashley E. Siegel, MD
Brigham and Women's Hospital
2024 PSF Research Fellowship Grant Recipient

"The Plastic Surgery Foundation Research Fellowship Grant has been instrumental in advancing my professional development and deepening my research interests at the intersection of plastic surgery and machine learning. With the support of this grant and resources through Memorial Sloan Kettering, I've had the opportunity to design, code and validate various AI models to predict patient outcomes in breast reconstruction. I also enrolled in master's-level machine learning coursework, which has strengthened my technical coding skills and expanded my ability to apply advanced analytics to clinical care. I am incredibly grateful to The Plastic Surgery Foundation for their investment in my growth as a future plastic surgeon."

Jonlin Chen, MD
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
2024 PSF Research Fellowship Grant Recipient

"The Plastic Surgery Foundation Fellowship Grant allowed me to broaden my professional development and expand my skill set in both research and healthcare leadership. With the support of this grant, I learned how to conduct high quality clinical outcomes studies and qualitative research. Furthermore, I had the opportunity to pursue a healthcare administration fellowship, offered through the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, which bolstered my understanding of business and leadership in healthcare. Thank you to The Plastic Surgery Foundation for your generous support and investment in my development as a future academic plastic surgeon."

Alexandra Luby, MD
University of Michigan
2023 PSF Research Fellowship Grant Recipient

Amount & Duration

Up to $50,000 for one-year to be used for salary support only.

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Research Fellowship Grant

Apply

The 2025 PSF research grant cycle is NOW OPEN.

Online Application

The application deadline is December 2, 2025.

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