FAER provides research grant funding for promising investigators to train in clinical, basic science and translational anesthesiology research. These grants are designed to create opportunities for physicians to excel in an exceedingly competitive environment and to eventually acquire NIH funding.
Current grant opportunities are outlined in the table below. FAER is seeking grant applications for general research in anesthesiology, as well as research focused on critical care, geriatrics, obstetrics and pain.
Grant application forms and instructions are available on the Grant Descriptions page.
Program |
Mentored Research |
Research Fellowship Grants |
Research in Education Grant |
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Category |
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Purpose |
Allow applicant to become independent investigator |
Allow applicant to become independent investigator |
Provide residents and fellows significant training in research techniques and scientific methods |
Improve quality and productivity of education research in anesthesiology |
For Whom |
Instructor or Assistant Professor, no more than10 years after completion of residency or fellowship |
Instructor or Assistant Professor, no more than10 years after completion of residency or fellowship |
Anesthesiology resident after CA-1 year |
Junior or senior faculty |
Percent Research Time |
75% |
75% |
80% |
40% |
Duration |
2 years |
2 years |
1 year |
2 years |
Amount |
Year 1: $75,000 Year 2: $100,000 |
Year 1: $75,000 Year 2: $100,000 |
Year 1: $75,000 |
Year 1: $50,000 Year 2: $50,000 |
Deadlines |
February 15 |
February 15 |
February 15 |
February 15 |

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