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Training in Research Methodology Grant


ASCRS-RF-Logos-1-19-21-(6).pngPurpose

This award provides an opportunity for a graduating CRS resident to attend training that will enhance their career. They may attend one of the following courses: the Career Development Course, Fundamentals of Surgical Research Course or the Early Career Development Course offered by the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS) or the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Health Services Research Methods Course. 


Funding

Up to $3,000 to be used for coach air travel, hotel accommodations, meals and registration for one of the following courses:
  • AAS Fall Career Development Course
  • AAS Fall Fundamentals of Surgical Research Course
  • ACS Health Services Research Methods Course
  • After attending the Course, the award recipient is required to present in person a brief summary of their educational experience while at the Course and their vision of incorporating this experience into academic research/practice.
After attending the Course, the award recipient is required to present in person a brief summary of their educational experience while at the Course and their vision of incorporating this experience into academic research/practice. 

Application Deadline

March 15 for the 2023 grant cycle

Review/Notification Date

Summer

Eligibility

  • Graduating Colon and Rectal Surgeon resident or first year faculty with demonstrated interest in pursuing academic career in colon and rectal surgery.
  • Applicant must be a Member or a Candidate member of ASCRS in good standing.

Review Criteria

  • Applicants must submit an essay (500-750 word) outlining reasons for applying for the award, academic career, research history, career goals and which course the applicant would like to attend and the reason why the applicant believes they would benefit from attending the course.
  • Letter of Support (PDF upload) from chair, program director, or colorectal division chief.
  • Curriculum Vitae (including publications)

Submissions

The Research Foundation of the ASCRS uses a web-based platform for all grant submissions. Full instructions are available on the site in the top-right hand corner of the screen.
 
Applicants will log in to their ASCRS account to submit a grant application. Applicants do not need to be an ASCRS member but do need to have an ASCRS account. When the applicant clicks the Submit Grant button, they will be directed to the web-based portal, to sign in or to create an account.
 

Preparing Application Materials

Applicants will be asked to enter or upload necessary information to submit a grant application, available here. 




 

Important Information*

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  • Notifications and correspondence will be sent to the email address in the ASCRS account. Correspondence can be obtained by clicking on the Messages in the grey bar at the top right of the screen in the system.
  • Applicants should receive a confirmation email after submission (please check spam/junk folders for this email). To prevent this, add [email protected] and [email protected] to address book. If an email confirmation is not received, please contact [email protected].
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Need Help?

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For grant-specific questions, please contact the Research Foundation administrative office at [email protected] or (847) 607-6410 and ask to speak to the foundation grants manager.

Application Review

The Research Foundation of the ASCRS Young Researchers Committee reviews all completed applications received by the deadline through a peer review process. A recommendation is then submitted to the Research Committee for approval. Members of the Young Researchers Committee serve pro bono and do not participate in evaluation of applications from applicants or institutions in which there is a conflict of interest.