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IARS Mentored Research Awards

International Anesthesia Research Society

The IARS Mentored Research Awards (IMRA) are intended to support investigations that will further the understanding of clinical practice in anesthesiology and related sciences. Up to four research projects will be selected annually to receive up to $250,000 each, payable over two years. The grants are intended to help create future leaders and prepare applicants to apply for independent research funding. Interested applicants may apply by submitting an online application (instructions included).

Applications for this award must be submitted by April 30, 2026.

Research Project Guidelines

▪ The proposed project may be in any area of investigation (clinical, translational, basic science), but must have ultimate relevance to the broad practice of anesthesiology and its subspecialties.

▪ Applicants should present a clear research plan and the proposed project must be pertinent to anesthesiology.

▪ Applicants must identify a senior mentor whose participation is vital to the success of the study. The senior mentor should currently be conducting their own funded research.

▪ Applicants must have an appointment in a successful Principal Investigator’s group.

▪ The involvement of human subjects and/or vertebrate animals, as well as IRB and/or IACUC approval status, must be indicated in the application. Submitting the IMRA application with pending approvals is acceptable, however, approval must be obtained prior to award funds being allocated, and documentation of approval and patient informed consent forms (if applicable) must be submitted upon request.

Application Process

▪ The official online application in ProposalCentral must be used. Only one submission allowed per applicant.

▪ All information requested in the application and attachments must be supplied. Failure to do so will disqualify the application.

Award Details

▪ The maximum award amount for any selected project is $250,000, payable over two years.

▪ Institutional indirect expenses will not be funded.

▪ Award funds will be allocated in two equal installments of $125,000 or as indicated in the proposed budget.

O The second and final installment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory progress report submitted to IARS.

▪ Any and all publications and/or presentations resulting from research that has utilized IARS funds must indicate the following: "Supported (or 'Supported in part') by a grant from the International Anesthesia Research Society."

AI Based Application Success Predictor

While IARS does not publish a formal numeric “success predictor” formula, the organization’s application information and review criteria clearly emphasize several important factors that influence whether a submission is competitive:

📌 Common Key Success Criteria Across IARS Programs

Scientific Relevance & Significance
Proposals must advance knowledge in anesthesia or perioperative medicine, addressing important scientific or clinical questions.

Innovation & Originality
Projects that demonstrate creativity and a novel approach tend to be more competitive.

Investigator’s Potential and Commitment
Especially for early-career awards, reviewers assess the applicant’s research background, leadership promise, and commitment to future research.

Mentorship & Institutional Support
Having a strong mentor or environment supporting research success is an implicit success factor, particularly for the Mentored Research Award.

Relevance & Quality of Abstracts
For travel and abstract awards, the strength of the abstract (clarity, scientific quality, relevance) directly impacts selection.

📌 Summary

The International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) offers a range of competitive research funding awards aimed at supporting early-career investigators, global scholars, and abstract presentations in anesthesiology research.

While IARS does not publish a formal “success predictor score,” successful applications typically demonstrate scientific significance, alignment with anesthesiology research priorities, leadership potential, innovation, and strong mentorship/institutional backing.

Most award decisions are made by external expert review panels evaluating scientific merit and impact potential.

Specialties

Anesthesiology

Eligibility Requirements

▪ Principal applicant must be an IARS member.

▪ Principal applicant must be an investigator who has yet to establish substantial independent research funding or who is initiating a new area of research.

▪ Duration since completion of clinical training or PhD must be under 10 years.

▪ Applicants must have a minimum of 45% protected non-clinical time.

▪ Prior or current recipients of NIH R grants, NIH K grants, AHA Young Investigator Awards, VA Career Development Awards, or the equivalent, are not eligible to apply. IMRA recipients may not be simultaneously receiving support from an NIH T32 grant. IARS does not allow for concurrent funding of an IMRA with these or similar awards.

▪ Prior or current recipients of Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) Mentored Research Training grants are not eligible to apply.

▪ Prior or current recipients of an individual award totaling more than $125,000/year are not eligible.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: International Anesthesia Research Society

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 90 New Montgomery St, Suite 412 San Francisco, CA 94105

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