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
The deadline for submission is April 30, 2025.
Application Components
Each application will require the following materials:
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Brief Personal Statement (350 words or less)
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NIH Biosketch
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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)
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Project narrative (NIH Format, limit 3 sentences)
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Background information & Preliminary Data (embedded figures and tables – limit 5)
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Specific aims
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Methods and design
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Significance/Innovation
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Budget Justification (1 page. Note - funds must only be used for direct costs, pdf file)
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Literature Cited (pdf file)
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Appropriate Institutional Approvals (i.e. IRB, IACUC, pdf file)
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2 Letters of Support (1 must be from department chair, pdf files)
2024 Award Winners

2023 Award Winners
