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Bronchoscopy Research Grant

Intuitive Foundation

The Intuitive Foundation grant program is accepting applications for Clinical Research Grants related to the impact of robotic-assisted bronchoscopy on clinical care in 2026-2027.

Overview: The purpose of these grants is to support clinical research at non-profit institutions worldwide focused on the effect of robotic-assisted bronchoscopy in the clinical care of patients with pulmonary disease. Successful proposals will study important questions related to the impacts robotic-assisted bronchoscopy on disease diagnosis and or management or patient outcomes.

Available Grants:

Applicants may apply for grant funding with total costs up to $75,000 (US) per project.

Grant funds can be used to support salaries for statisticians, lab technicians, fellows, research coordinators, and other support personnel. Funds can cover equipment, supplies, and/or travel required to support the proposed research project for a period of up to one year. Funding may not be used to support physician salaries.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Strong relevance to robotic-assisted surgery or bronchoscopy

The most competitive applications directly address:

robotic-assisted surgery,
robotic bronchoscopy,
minimally invasive surgery,
surgical innovation,
procedural training,
surgical outcomes research,
perioperative management,
robotic-assisted clinical workflows.

The Foundation’s clinical grants are specifically focused on robotic-assisted surgery and bronchoscopy.

2. Clear impact on patient outcomes

One of the strongest predictors of success is demonstrating potential to:

improve surgical outcomes,
reduce complications,
improve recovery time,
improve diagnostic yield,
enhance procedural safety,
improve patient quality of life.

Successful proposals are expected to study “important questions related to surgical care and patient outcomes.”

3. Clinical outcomes–based research design

The Foundation places strong emphasis on:

comparative outcomes studies,
robotics vs alternative surgical modalities,
procedure-related outcomes,
diagnostic performance,
patient pathway analysis,
quality-of-life outcomes.

Clinical outcomes research is repeatedly listed among its core research areas of interest.

4. Strong methodological rigor and feasibility

Competitive proposals generally demonstrate:

robust clinical study design,
realistic patient recruitment,
clear endpoints,
strong biostatistical planning,
practical timelines,
achievable 1-year deliverables.

Grants typically support projects for up to one year with budgets up to US $75,000, so feasibility is critical.

5. Translational relevance and implementation potential

High-scoring applications usually show:

immediate clinical applicability,
ability to change surgical practice,
integration into existing healthcare systems,
relevance to surgeons and patients,
practical implementation potential.

Projects with direct “bench-to-bedside” surgical translation tend to perform strongly.

6. Innovation in surgical technology or workflow

Highly competitive applications often involve:

advanced surgical robotics,
imaging/navigation integration,
procedural innovation,
surgical simulation,
novel workflow optimization,
training technologies.

The Foundation supports innovation aimed at improving minimally invasive care.

7. Strong multidisciplinary team

Successful applications often involve:

surgeons,
pulmonologists,
anesthesiologists,
radiologists,
engineers,
biostatisticians,
health economists,
clinical researchers.

For health-economic research specifically, the Foundation recommends inclusion of a health economist on the research team.

8. Strong institutional support

Competitive applicants generally have:

access to robotic platforms,
established surgical programs,
clinical research infrastructure,
trained personnel,
ability to execute and report within the grant period.

Applications are made through nonprofit institutions worldwide rather than individual investigators.

9. Surgical education and fellowship relevance

For fellowship-related grants, strong applications typically demonstrate:

structured robotic surgical training,
post-residency skill development,
defined educational objectives,
clinical mentorship,
measurable training outcomes.

The Foundation funds robotic surgery fellowships lasting 6–12 months.

10. Potential to generate future larger-scale research

Reviewers favor projects likely to:

lead to larger multicenter studies,
generate peer-reviewed publications,
inform surgical guidelines,
expand evidence supporting robotic-assisted care,
attract future academic or industry funding.

Common Reasons for Rejection

Frequent reviewer concerns include:

weak connection to robotic-assisted care,
insufficient clinical relevance,
unclear patient-outcome benefit,
poor study design,
unrealistic scope,
limited feasibility within 1 year,
inadequate statistical planning,
lack of institutional capacity.

Specialties

Clinical Trials

Eligibility Requirements

Multiple grants will not be funded simultaneously to any principal investigator.
Multiple grants to the same institution for different principal investigators will be considered.
Awards must be used to fund research at not-for-profit institutions. Grants are not to be used to fund for-profit activities.
Grants are awarded to principal investigators at their institution. If there are any changes in the principal investigator or group’s ability to conduct the proposed research, the Intuitive Foundation reserves the right to reconsider the award.
Grant funding must be used to support research expenses and activities, which occur from Jan. 1, 2025 through Dec. 31, 2027 only.
Total costs may include no more than 20% indirect costs and the total budget, including both direct costs, indirect costs, and any applicable taxes, should not exceed $75,000 (US).
Grantees may be invited to present their work at our headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, (travel costs covered by the Intuitive Foundation).
All applicants selected to receive a grant are required to submit a mid-year progress report, as well as a final status report that details study results and conclusions.
If the funded project does not take place, all monies awarded will be refunded to the Intuitive Foundation, and any loaned equipment will be promptly returned to the lender of the equipment. If the project is terminated early, then a partial refund, with an accounting of the funds expended up to the termination date, will be provided by the principal investigator. Any unused funds as of Dec. 31, 2027 will be refunded to the Intuitive Foundation.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Intuitive Foundation

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 1020 Kifer Road Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5304

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