Research Grants

The American Hernia Society is pleased to offer three funding opportunities
to promote research in the field of hernia surgery!

AHS Early Career Development Grant

$30,000

Purpose: To attract promising and skilled surgeons early in their careers to give them the opportunity to establish themselves in areas that reflect hernia research
Eligibility: Open to Junior Faculty (less than 5 years post-training)

AHS Basic Science Hernia Research

$20,000

Purpose: To highlight the importance of science for the future of hernia surgery and to stimulate awareness of surgeon scientist careers.
Eligibility: Open to surgeons, out of training, with a minimum of 20% protected time verified by department chair to conduct said research

AHS Disparities in Hernia Care Grant

$20,000

Purpose: To advance research in health disparities research in hernia surgery and to improve outcomes for minority health populations.
Eligibility: Open to surgeons, out of training

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The deadline for submission is April 30, 2025.

Application Components
Each application will require the following materials:

Brief Personal Statement (350 words or less)
NIH Biosketch
Research Proposal (Format: 3 pages maximum with figures embedded; excluding references, minimum 11 point Arial font with 0.5 inch margins; exceptions for figure legends which must be reasonably legible)
- Project narrative (NIH Format, limit 3 sentences)
- Background information & Preliminary Data (embedded figures and tables – limit 5)
- Specific aims
- Methods and design
- Significance/Innovation
Budget Justification (1 page. Note - funds must only be used for direct costs, pdf file)
Literature Cited (pdf file)
Appropriate Institutional Approvals (i.e. IRB, IACUC, pdf file)
2 Letters of Support (1 must be from department chair, pdf files)

2024 Award Winners

2023 Award Winners