American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Invites Applications for Cutting Edge Research Grant Awards
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery is inviting applications for its Cutting Edge Research Grant Program, which supports education and innovation that encourages and stimulates clinical research as well as the transfer of new technologies from research to surgical applications. Since 2000, ASDS has awarded more than $1 million in clinical research funding in surgical oncology, lasers, botulinum toxins, fillers, liposuction, and other cosmetic procedures.
In 2014, grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded for research projects that advance the practice of dermatologic surgery, the invention of new technologies, and/or document outstanding and high-volume work by dermatologic surgeons. ASDS members are specifically encouraged to submit proposals in the areas of depth of training, scope of practice, safety record, and efficacy as well as research that has specific relevance in cosmetic medicine and surgery, core surgical procedures and techniques, cutaneous oncology, and new technologies. Research into evidence-based medicine, comparative efficacy research, quality studies, and patient safety studies also are encouraged.
To be eligible, all applicants must be an ASDS member. Research topics must be clinically or socioeconomically oriented to dermatologic surgery. In addition, all research must be conducted in the United States or Canada and have sponsorship by a department or division of dermatology or other independent dermatologic-related oversight group or organization.
Visit the ASDS website for complete program guidelines, information about past recipients, and application instructions.
