About Us
The primary mission of the Research Foundation of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons is to raise and award funds to support and advance research related to colorectal disease. Over more than twenty years, the Research Foundation has awarded over $6 million to colorectal surgeons and researchers to investigate a broad spectrum of colorectal diseases and to develop novel surgical techniques pertinent to the care of colorectal patients.
Grant Cycle
Recommended by the Research Committee and approved by the Board; for 2025 we will offer the following awards: the Career Development Award, Eugene Salvati, MD, Limited Project Grant, General Surgery Resident Research Initiation Grants, Special Emphasis Limited Project Grant: Colorectal Surgery and Health Equity and the Rising Star Award. The number of Robotic Research Grants to be awarded will continue to depend on industry funding.
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Summer Cycle |
Spring Cycle |
Online Application Submission Open
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June 1 |
January 15 |
Application Deadline
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August 15, 10:59 PM CST |
March 15, 10:59 PM CST |
Application Review
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September-October |
March-April |
Decisions Announced
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Late October/Early November |
Late May/Early June |
If the grant application deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications will be accepted the following business day.
Please note: The Research Foundation of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons will not accept proposals submitted after the deadline.
Spring Cycle:
Summer Cycle:
Other Cycle:
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DISCOveR Program |
| Online Application Submission Open |
February 1 |
| Application Deadline |
March 1 |
| Application Review |
March |
| Decisions Announced |
Late March/Early April |