The Association of VA Surgeons Foundation is pleased to announce the AVAS Foundation Faculty Research Award. This grant is available to members of the Association of VA Surgeons who are within 7 years following completion of their post-graduate training. Research proposals in clinical outcomes, health services research, education research, and basic science or translational research that emphasize minimally invasive innovations, patient safety, OR flow, and/or education utilizing new technologies will be considered. The award is $25,000 for one year.  You must be an AVAS member to qualify.

Eligibility:

• VA surgeons within 7 years of completion of their post-graduate training
• VA faculty with a minimum of a 3/8ths appointment
• AVAS membership is required for application

Priority will be given to proposals with the potential to impact the clinical management of surgical patients in the VA setting which are well grounded in scientific principles. Please click on the link below to download the full details of the application process.
If you have any questions, please send an email to vasurgeons@gmail.com and to the Chair of the Research Committee, Dr. Jon Mitchem at MITCHEJ21@ccf.org. 

Note: The grant only allows for direct costs and a letter from your institution must be provided agreeing to this.