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Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Research Grant

Plastic Surgery Foundation

The Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Research Grant is intended to support plastic surgeons in pursuing research in aesthetic/cosmetic plastic surgery. Eligible applicants include surgeons at all stages of their careers including residents, fellows, junior faculty and advanced academicians, as well as early career to advanced practitioners in a variety of settings including private, employed, group and academic practice physicians.

Proposals should address aesthetic/cosmetic research topics and include focused research questions. The goals of the research may range from pilot projects to collect preliminary data to support larger future grant proposals, up to more advanced research questions that may lead to findings and results to have a more immediate impact on patient care. The PSF encourages new research concepts and novel ideas. Subject areas may include but are not limited to the following most common contemporary procedures in aesthetic plastic surgery: breast augmentation, liposuction, nose reshaping, eyelid surgery, tummy tuck and facelift.

Amount & Duration

Up to $25,000 for 1-year projects

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Strong Alignment With Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Funded proposals clearly advance clinical practice in plastic surgery, such as:

Breast reconstruction (oncologic or gender-affirming)

Craniofacial anomalies (cleft lip/palate, craniosynostosis)

Microsurgery and vascularized composite allotransplantation

Burn injury, wound healing, scar modulation, keloids

Fat grafting / adipose biology

Nerve regeneration & peripheral nerve surgery

Orthoplastic trauma care

Aesthetic outcomes research

Regenerative medicine for reconstruction

Outcomes, patient safety, health services, value

❗ Generic tissue engineering or oncology work is not competitive unless explicitly relevant to plastic surgery patients.

2. Fit With the Correct Grant Mechanism

Each PSF mechanism has specific scoring priorities:

Mechanism	Ideal Applicant	Focus
Pilot Research Grant	Any career stage	Innovation + feasibility → future federal funding
Career Development Grant	New faculty	Independence, trajectory, mentorship
Directed Grants (e.g., Breast Reconstruction)	Disease/subspecialty focus	Clinical practice impact
National Endowment Grants	Senior/established PIs	High-impact, field-changing research
ASPS/Industry Partnerships	Translational projects	Clinical adoption or device development

Predictor: A tight match between project scope & mechanism goals is essential.

3. Demonstrable Clinical and Translational Impact

Successful proposals show:

Improvement in functional or aesthetic outcomes

Benefits to patient safety, recovery, or complication reduction

Faster return-to-function or better quality of life

Clinical trial readiness or regulatory relevance

Clear practice-changing potential

Predictor: Direct benefit to plastic surgery patients is central to scoring.

4. Strong Preliminary Data

Reviewers expect feasibility:

Pilot biochemical/mechanical tests

Initial large animal or cadaver model results

Early clinical feasibility or retrospective cohort data

Evidence of access to materials, patients, imaging, etc.

Predictor: Preliminary data is one of the highest-weighted criteria.

5. Use of Appropriate Models and Tools

Top proposals leverage:

Breast / craniofacial / extremity reconstruction models

Adipose-derived stem cells, fat grafting platforms

Vascular perfusion imaging, microsurgical models

Pediatric craniofacial growth models

Burn/wound healing systems (porcine or rodent)

Validated plastic surgery outcomes measures (e.g., BREAST-Q)

Predictor: Clinical relevance must be obvious from model choice.

6. Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Team Strength

PSF highly values:

Surgeons + engineers + rehabilitation or imaging experts

Biostatistics consultation

Co-investigators with complementary specialties

Quality letters of support and collaboration

Predictor: Collaboration boosts feasibility and innovation.

7. Investigator Trajectory & Commitment to Plastic Surgery

Especially for Career Development Grants:

Publications and prior studies in plastic surgery topics

Evidence of independence from mentors

Federal funding trajectory (NIH K or R)

Involvement/leadership in ASPS/PSF

Predictor: PSF invests in surgeons who will grow the field.

8. Patient-Oriented Outcomes & Value-Based Care

Reviewers reward:

Objective metrics of reconstructive success

Patient-reported outcomes and satisfaction

Reduced cost or improved access to reconstructive care

Equity and disparity research in plastic surgery

Predictor: Data that influences guidelines & patient care is prioritized.

9. Clear, Rigorous Specific Aims & Milestones

PSF grants are short-term (1–2 years), so top proposals:

Have 2–3 focused, hypothesis-driven aims

Clear feasibility and realistic timelines

Statistical plans and sample size justification

Risk-mitigation/alternative strategies

Predictor: Feasibility and rigor heavily influence reviewer scores.

10. High-Quality Writing, Figures & Compliance

Winning proposals are:

Easy to follow for clinicians & scientists

Supported by compelling visuals

Well-organized and methodologically clear

Fully compliant with PSF guidelines, budget caps, and page limits

Predictor: Excellent presentation → better enthusiasm → higher ranking.

🏆 Summary — PSF Success Predictors

Predictor	Why It Matters
Relevance to reconstructive/plastic surgery	Core eligibility
Mechanism alignment	Proper scope & expectations
Patient outcome impact	Reviewer priority
Preliminary data	Feasibility confidence
Plastic-surgery models & measures	Clinical relevance
Collaborative strength	Execution and novelty
PI trajectory in PS	Leadership development
PROs / value-based care	Field-wide impact
Focused, feasible aims	Fundable timeline
Strong writing	Enhances reviewer scoring

Specialties

Aesthetic and Cosmetic Surgery

Plastic Surgery

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must…

• be a MD, DO, or PhD

• hold a full or part-time clinical or research position where the research will be conducted.

• be an Active, Candidate, International, or Associate member of ASPS or obtain sponsorship from an Active ASPS member at your institution.

o This is a requirement if you are currently in your training.

o For multiple PIs, a sponsor is required for only the applying PI.

o ASPS Associate Members may apply with identified ASPS Sponsor.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Plastic Surgery Foundation

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 444 East Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL

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