The mission of the PSF (Plastic Surgery Foundation) is to support research and development in the field of plastic surgery, with a focus on funding innovative projects that can quickly transition from discovery through FDA approval into clinical testing. This research aims at improving commercial development, benefiting patients, and addressing unmet clinical needs with the end goal of enhancing the field's overall body of knowledge and patient care capabilities.
The Combined Pilot Research Grants program, supported by multiple subspecialty organizations, is designed to encourage preliminary research in the areas of hand surgery, academic plastic surgery, peripheral nerve research, microsurgery, and basic research in plastic surgery. The program aims to fund pilot studies that will enable investigators to develop their projects sufficiently to seek larger grants in the future. Specifically, the collaboration between The Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) and the American Society for Peripheral Nerve (ASPN) focuses on advancing peripheral nerve surgery through innovative research. This initiative provides up to $10,000 for 1-year pilot projects, supporting the early stages of research with the potential to significantly impact clinical practices and scientific understanding in the field.