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The ASCRS Research Foundation calls your attention to four 2016 Research Foundation granting opportunities with a March 1, 2016 deadline:

Limited Project Grants offer investigators an opportunity to pursue research interest for a one-year project, with funding of up to $50,000.

International Fellowship Grants provide research support to residents and clinical investigators in the United States or Canada to travel outside North America or allows investigators from outside the United States and Canada to travel to the United States to perform research. The International Fellowship Grant funds up to $50,000 for one year.

General Surgery Resident Research Initiation Grants are designed to attract General Surgery Residents or recent graduates of such programs into the field of Colon and Rectal Surgery by providing opportunities to engage in clinical or laboratory-based research focused on diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. The Research Foundation funds up to five grants annually, each totaling $20,000.

Medical Student Research Initiation Grants are designed to provide opportunities for Medical Students to participate in clinical or laboratory-based research focused on diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. This three or four-month grant provides up to $4,000 for a summer project.

The application deadline for the Limited Project Grants, International Fellowship, General Surgery Resident Grant and Medical Student Research Grants is March 1, 2016. Full information and application instructions can be found on our grants and awards page. For questions email [email protected] or call Elaina at (847) 290-9184.

Applications are now being accepted for three grants funded by the Research Foundation of the ASCRS.

The Limited Project Grant, Career Development Award, and Request for Proposal for Clinical Studies on Benign Colorectal Disorders grants have an application deadline of October 1, 2016.

Limited Project Grants offer investigators an opportunity to pursue research interest for a one-year project, with funding up to $50,000.

The Career Development Award (CDA) provides young staff support for initiating and development of academic careers. The CDA offers funding for two years at $75,000 per year.

Request for Proposals for Clinical Studies on Benign Colorectal Disorders Grants are designed to foster outstanding research in areas of colorectal diseases or disorders leading to the improvement and management of common, yet understudied colorectal problems. A letter of intent is required by August 1, 2016 for this grant.

Full information and application instructions can be found online.

The Research Foundation of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons is pleased to announce that through funding generously provided by Intuitive Surgical, multiple research awards to investigate robotic surgery are available.

The Research in Robotic Surgical Technology Grant provides an investigator the opportunity to pursue research specifically germane to robotic surgical technology in the field of colon and rectal surgery.

Funding is available for up to three $50,000 one year grants to investigate robotic surgery. Collaborative proposals that include two or more institutions are encouraged and may be funded up to $100,000 for one year. Please view further details on the Research Foundation Grant page.

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The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) has an opportunity for surgeons to showcase innovative research during the New Technologies Symposium, which will be held during the 2017 Tripartite Meeting, June 10-14, 2017 in Seattle, WA.

Abstracts must be submitted by Tuesday, November 29 at 11:59 pm EST (US Time).

This non-CME symposium focuses on new innovations in the area of colorectal surgery, such as pharmacology, devices, prototypes, techniques and approaches. It serves as a national platform to highlight early discoveries.