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 grant is designed to support pilot or preliminary research projects in the fields of hand surgery, academic plastic surgery, peripheral nerve research, microsurgery, and reconstructive microsurgery. It aims to set the stage for investigators to secure larger funding by supporting innovative and fundamental research in these specialized areas of plastic surgery. The grant awards up to $10,000 for 1-year pilot projects, emphasizing the development of surgeon scientists and the advancement of scientific knowledge and clinical practice within these domains.