Research is key for the anesthesiology specialty to successfully master the challenges of the future. IARS is pushing the ball with its Grants Program, supporting research and scientific advancement of the anesthesiology specialty. To date, the IARS has funded more than 225 projects, contributing more than $22 million to the anesthesia community.
“As anesthesiologists, it’s a challenge balancing between the clinical work and the research aspect of things. Having [the IARS Mentored Research Award] provides you with the necessary time to complete meaningful research.”
— Past Award Recipient
IARS Mentored Research Award (IMRA) – $175,000
This award is intended to support investigations that will further the understanding of clinical practice in anesthesiology and related sciences. Up to four research projects are selected annually, with a maximum award of $175,000 each, payable over two years. These grants help create future leaders and prepare applicants to apply for independent research funding.
IARS International Outreach Travel Grant – up to $5,000
Submission Deadline: Grant cycle currently closed
Travel grant awards range from $1,000 and up to $5,000 for abstract presenters to attend the IARS Annual Meetings, presented by IARS and SOCCA. The IARS International Outreach Travel Grant, developed by the IARS International Subcommittee, supports scientists globally to grow the richness and diversity of background, location and expertise at the IARS Annual Meeting. These IARS travel grants are designed specifically for individuals located in low-income, lower-middle-income, and upper-middle-income countries who are involved in research related to anesthesia. The IARS travel grants make it possible for individuals, who would not otherwise be able to participate in the meeting, to access the wider global anesthesiology community through meaningful engagement at our leading-edge annual meeting.
Coming this year! IARS Global Scholars Award
New funding opportunity coming soon from IARS – The Global Scholars Award (GSA)! GSA is a two-year, up to $20,000 award to support a global mentored research initiative with the goal of providing meaningful, sustainable research initiatives for the awardee and their institution. The focus of the initiative is to support a well-defined project in perioperative anesthesiology, such as an observational study, in low- and lower middle-income countries (LMICs I & II) while promoting research training and mentoring for the candidate.
- GSA is designed to foster innovation, creativity, and capacity building for an early career/young investigator interested in a career in academic research.
- Projects must have direct relevance to the practice of anesthesiology.
- Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to research and the potential for leadership within their home country.
- Eligible Organizations must be located in low- and lower middle-income countries (LMICs I & II), as defined by The World Bank.
“The IMRA has been key for my development! Along with generous support from my Department and Chair (Dr. Michael Gropper), the IMRA has allowed me ample protected time for research efforts – including three clinical trials for which I’ve been fortunate to serve as PI or Co-PI. I’ve learned to direct a translational research team, including research coordinators and laboratory staff. Finally, thanks to the IMRA, I’ve been able to complete coursework in statistics and computational methods to make me a better all-around physician-scientist.”
– 2020 IARS Mentored Research Award Recipient Michael Bokoch, MD, PhD
“[The IMRA] definitely helped me get promoted. I have a healthy appreciation for ALL researchers, having worked in a lab for many years. Grant cycles are brutal! Clinician-scientists have the added burden of trying to straddle the two worlds of research and clinical medicine.”
– 2015 IARS Mentored Research Award Recipient Erica P. Lin, MD
“This award [IMRA] will help establish my research program and laboratory at the University of Vermont and provide a strong foundation for becoming an independent physician-scientist. It will also help build my network of mentors and collaborators.”
– 2022 IARS Mentored Research Award Recipient William Tharp, MD, PhD
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