American Association for the Surgery of Trauma

AAST/ACS/NIGMS Scholarships (Professional Development/Scholarship)
AAST/KCI Research Grants (All/Grant)
AAST Medical Student Scholarships (All/Scholarship)
Hemostasis and Resuscitation Research Scholarships (All/Scholarship)
Local Wound Haemostatics and Hemorrhage Control Scholarships (All/Scholarship)

633 N Saint Clair St., Ste. 2400
Chicago, IL 60611
Ph: (312)202-5252
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Free: 800-789-4006
E-mail: squatschy@aast.org
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AAST/ACS/NIGMS Scholarships (Professional Development/Scholarship)

Purpose: To facilitate the career development of individuals pursuing careers in trauma surgery research. Focus: Surgery. Qualif.: Applicants must be surgeon-scientists working in the early stages of their research careers; must be members in good standing of the ACS and eligible for membership in AAST. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on the committee's review of application materials.

Funds Avail.: $75,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit K08 or K23 application simultaneously to NIGMS and ACS Scholarship administrators. Deadline: October 12. Contact: kearly@facs.orgkearly@facs.org

AAST/KCI Research Grants (All/Grant)

Purpose: To sponsor clinical research in the area of wound care. Focus: Surgery. Qualif.: Program is open to individuals intending to conduct clinical research in the area of wound care only. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on the Scholarship Committee's review of application materials.

Funds Avail.: $50,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form including curriculum vitae, bibliography and research proposals. Applicants are also required to submit one typed original copy of the application form and four 3-hole punched photocopies. Deadline: February 15. Contact: Robert C. Mackersie.

AAST Medical Student Scholarships (All/Scholarship)

Purpose: To sponsor medical research in the fields of burns, trauma and acute care surgery. Focus: Surgery. Qualif.: Program is open for medical students who attend the AAST annual meeting. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on the Scholarship Committee's review of application materials.

Funds Avail.: No stated amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit letters of recommendation and curriculum vitae to Robert C. Mackersie. Deadline: June 1. Contact: Tamara Jenkins.

Hemostasis and Resuscitation Research Scholarships (All/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support post residency research of surgeons with a major commitment in trauma surgery. Focus: Surgery. Qualif.: Program is open to individuals intending to conduct clinical research in the areas of hemostasis and resuscitation only. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on the Scholarship Committee's review of application materials.

Funds Avail.: $50,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form including curriculum vitae, bibliography and research proposals. Applicants are also required to submit 1 typed original copy of the application form and 4 3-hole punched photocopies. Deadline: February 15. Contact: Tamara Jenkin.

Local Wound Haemostatics and Hemorrhage Control Scholarships (All/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support post residency research of surgeons with a major commitment in trauma surgery. Focus:

Surgery. Qualif.: Program is open for individuals intending to conduct clinical research in the areas of hemostasis and resuscitation only; must have commitment to trauma surgery academic research. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on the Scholarship Committee's review of application materials.

Funds Avail.: $40,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form including curriculum vitae, bibliography and research proposals. Applicants are also required to submit one typed original copy of the application form and 4 3-hole punched photocopies. Deadline: February 15. Contact: Tamara Jenkins.