The ASTS Foundation is dedicated to advancing the field of transplantation. It supports the American Society of Transplant Surgeons by promoting philanthropy in transplant surgery. The generated funds are utilized to back ASTS sponsored initiatives, including education, fellowships, training, and research.
The Collaborative Scientist Grant by ASTS aims to foster collaborative research in solid organ transplantation by supporting ASTS investigators and their scientific collaborators. The grant provides $50,000 per year for a two-year period to facilitate research in this area.