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General Surgery Resident Research Initiation Grant

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Purpose

To attract General Surgery Residents into the field of colon and rectal surgery by providing opportunities to engage in clinical or laboratory-based research focused on diseases of the colon, rectum and anus.

Funding

$20,000 per year for 1 year. An opportunity for a second year of funding is available via a competitive renewal application. A complete application the following year with a full review by the Research Foundation is required to obtain a second year of funding.

GSRRIG may be used for research activities, salary and living expenses.
GSRRIG is limited to “Direct Cost Only” budgets. Additional indirect costs will not be approved.

Proposal Deadline

August 17

Review/Notification Date

October/November

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 ScholarOne 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.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

🩺 1. Strong Focus on Colorectal Disease (Non-Negotiable)

Projects must directly address:
- Colorectal surgery and diseases
Common areas:
- Colorectal cancer
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Pelvic floor disorders
- Anorectal disease

👉 Weak alignment with colorectal surgery → low success probability

🎯 2. Clear Clinical Relevance & Patient Impact (Top Predictor)

Successful proposals:

Demonstrate:
- Direct improvement in patient care or surgical outcomes
Aim to:
- Improve techniques
- Reduce complications
- Enhance recovery

👉 Key question:
“Will this improve outcomes in colorectal surgery patients?”

🔄 3. Translational or Clinical Research Focus (Critical)

Highest success rates for:
- Clinical trials
- Outcomes research
- Translational studies

👉 Pure lab-based research is less competitive unless tied to clinical application

👩‍⚕️ 4. Early-Career Investigator Development (Major Priority)

Many ASCRS grants target:
- Residents, fellows, and junior faculty

Strong applications include:

Mentorship plan
Career development trajectory

👉 Career-building potential is a major evaluation factor

🧪 5. Feasible, Well-Designed Study

Must include:
- Clear hypothesis
- Defined endpoints
- Realistic recruitment

👉 Overly complex or underpowered studies are commonly rejected

🤝 6. Strong Mentorship & Institutional Support

Mentor should:
- Have a strong research track record
Institution must provide:
- Clinical volume
- Research infrastructure

👉 Mentorship quality significantly affects outcomes

📊 7. Focus on Priority Topics in Colorectal Surgery

Higher success rates in:

Minimally invasive/robotic surgery
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
IBD management
Cancer outcomes & screening
Quality improvement

👉 Topic alignment improves competitiveness

📈 8. Potential for Future Funding (NIH/Other Grants)

ASCRS funding is often:
- Seed funding for larger grants

👉 Projects that generate:

Preliminary data
Publications
→ score higher

🌍 9. Outcomes & Quality-of-Life Research

Strong interest in:
- Patient-reported outcomes
- Functional results
- Long-term survivorship

👉 Patient-centered research is increasingly important

💰 10. Appropriate Scope & Budget

Typical funding:
- Pilot-scale
Projects must be:
- Focused and achievable

👉 Over-scoped proposals are frequently rejected

📊 Summary: Key Predictors (Ranked)

Highest impact factors:

Colorectal disease focus
Clinical relevance & patient impact
Translational/clinical research

Moderate predictors:
4. Early-career development
5. Feasibility & study design
6. Mentorship quality

Supporting factors:
7. Topic alignment
8. Future funding potential
9. Patient-centered outcomes

💡 Insider Insight

Compared to NIH or large cancer funders:

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons is:
👉 clinically focused + career-development oriented
👉 emphasizes pilot and practice-changing research

👉 Key evaluation question:
“Will this study improve colorectal surgical care and help develop a successful researcher?”

✔️ What wins:

Strong clinical relevance
Feasible pilot study
Clear mentorship and career plan

❌ What struggles:

Pure basic science
Overly ambitious designs
Weak linkage to colorectal practice

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Others

Eligibility Requirements

Must be General Surgical Residents or recent (within 2 years) Graduates of a US or Canadian approved General Surgery Training Program.
Applicant must have designated time for research and no clinical responsibility.
Preference is given to applicants with research or clinical career goals in the field of Colon & Rectal Surgery and whose research Mentor or Co-Investigator is a Fellow of ASCRS.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 2515 Waukegan Road, #210 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Phone: (847) 607-6410 Email: ascrs@fascrs.org

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