Scott Spear Innovation in Breast Reconstruction Research Fellowship
Purpose
This grant was developed in honor of ASPS past President and Georgetown University Hospital Department of Plastic Surgery founding Chair Scott Spear, MD, and the Spear family's desire to nurture and grow the training and expertise of young academicians considering a career in breast reconstruction and patient care. This grant opportunity is available to residents and fellows and provides salary support to undertake a research project under the guidance of an experienced mentor. The application must describe a structured research training plan and a research project focused on breast cancer or breast reconstruction. Funding for this program comes from the Allergan Foundation.
Past Recipients
Laura Barnes, MD
The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco
2021 Recipient
Carrie Stern, MD
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
2020 Recipient
Aska Arnautovic, MD
Brigham and Women's Hospital
2019 Recipient
Nima Khavanin, MD
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
2018 Recipient
Amount & Duration
Up to $72,500* for 1-year projects
*$50,000 for salary support and $22,500 for research
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Scott Spear Innovation in Breast Reconstruction Research Fellowship
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The 2023 PSF research grant cycle is NOW OPEN.
The application deadline is December 1, 2022.
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