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
New! IARS International Outreach Travel Grant – up to $5,000
Act Now to Take Advantage of This Vital Opportunity!
Submission Deadline: November 3, 2024
Travel grant awards are now available for up to $5,000 to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting, presented by IARS and SOCCA, March 20-23, in Honolulu, Hawaii. This travel grant is closely aligned with the IARS vision to lead the global anesthesiology community in advancing the science and practice of medicine. The aim is to increase representation of attendees from LIC, LMIC, UMIC at the IARS Annual Meeting, supporting these scientists while increasing the richness and diversity of the IARS community. Participation of physicians and scientists with a wider breadth of background, perspective, and expertise at the meeting will catalyze the generation and dissemination of more truly international transformative breakthroughs in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine.
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.
Coming in 2025! IARS Global Scholars Award
New funding opportunity coming in 2025 from IARS – The Global Scholars Award (GSA)! GSA is a two-year, up to $50,000 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 in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), 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 an LMIC, as defined by The World Bank.
“I feel privileged, incredibly grateful and lucky. At the time when I applied for the IARS Mentored Research Award, I was not an American citizen, nor did I hold a green card. The IARS was one of the very few organizations allowing non-US native investigators to apply for funding.”
– 2014 IARS Mentored Research Award Recipient Nadia Lunardi, MD, PhD
“The transition from trainee to attending is one of the greatest periods of attrition for clinical researchers. The support provided by IARS is critical to identifying and supporting this key group of researchers.”
– 2018 IARS Mentored Research Award Recipient Broc Burke, MD, PhD
“It would be really great if this [IMRA-funded] research could impact clinical practice and encourage people to change their behavior. That is the ultimate goal – to get people to change their behavior and try to make smarter decisions in our blood needs. There are a lot of hurdles in between and I am working on all of that.”
– 2022 IARS Mentored Research Award Recipient Sunny Lou, MD, PhD
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