Strategies to secure surgical research funding: fellowships and grants. (7th January 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chan, James K; Shalhoub, Joseph; Gardiner, Matthew D; Suleman-Verjee, Liaquat; Nanchahal, Jagdeep
• Is Part Of: JRSM open. Volume 5:Number 1(2014:Jan.)
• Publication Date: 2014-01-07
• Subjects: research -- fellowship -- funding -- grant -- surgery; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1177/2042533313505512
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2054-2704

Abstract

Summary: Innovation and advances in surgery are entirely dependent on research. Fellowships and grants are the principal means by which surgical research projects are funded. However, these are scarce and highly competitive. This article offers guidance through the application process for the aspiring academic surgeon. Approaching the application in a timely and structured manner, seeking advice from current and previous award-holders and members of review panels, and obtaining preliminary data are key ingredients to success.