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Resident and Fellow Fast Track Grants

American Society for Surgery of the Hand

This research opportunity is designed specifically for residents and fellows, offering a small amount of funding to seed innovative projects related to hand surgery. The scope of the project is smaller, and the time to funding is faster than the traditional AFSH basic science and clinical research grants.

About Fast Track Grants

These grants function similarly to the NIH Small Research Grant Program (R03). The R03 grant mechanism supports small research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources. Learn more about the NIH Small Grant Program (R03).

Scope:

Pilot or feasibility studies
Secondary analysis of existing data
Small, self-contained research projects
Development of research methodology
Development of new research technology

All proposals relating to any hand/upper limb project will be considered if eligibility requirements are met.

Special Emphasis

Special funding is available for projects submitted for the following special emphasis areas:

Emerging technology: Investigation of new technology/strategies including AI to improve clinical care and communication
Healthcare Disparities in Hand Surgery: Studies exploring interventions and solutions to improve care among under-represented and disadvantaged groups.
Contractures: Investigation of treatment modalities, diagnostic tools and therapies to improve upper extremity contractures across a wide range of etiologies, including perinatal causes (cerebral palsy), post-traumatic, stroke and distinct pathologic entities such as Dupuytren’s

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Strong Clinical Research Focus

Grants mirror NIH R03 awards, funding pilot clinical or methodology studies that can expand into larger proposals

Successful applicants clearly emphasize data-driven, patient‑relevant clinical questions in hand and upper-extremity surgery.

📈 2. Alignment with Priority Areas

Current AFSH calls highlight special emphasis on:

Emerging technologies (AI, new devices),

Health disparities in hand surgery,

Contracture treatments (from stroke, CP, trauma)

Projects directly in these areas receive priority consideration.

⏱ 3. Feasible, Well-Defined Pilot Studies

Grants support short-term, limited-resource projects (e.g., ≤2 years; preliminary data optional)

Success predictors include clear aims, achievable scope, and realistic timelines.

🏥 4. Institutional & Multicenter Support

The $100K multicenter grants require collaboration across sites, indicating strength in establishing networks .

Backing via institutional letters, resources, and partnerships signals readiness.

💡 5. Innovation & Impact on Practice

Projects should aim to improve clinical care, measure quality, or support business/efficiency initiatives, especially in private practice settings .

Demonstrating potential for real-world application is a major competitive edge.

🤝 6. Commitment to ASC(H) Mission & Values

Alignment with ASSH’s goals—education, outreach, practice support, and advocacy, including serving underserved communities—strengthens proposals

Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in study populations or implementation enhance competitiveness.

📊 7. Strong Evaluation and Reporting Plan

Practice grants require progress reports with measurable outcomes .

Providing specifics on metrics, accountability, and financial stewardship is critical.

📝 8. Track Record & Early-Stage Promise

For young investigator or resident/fellow grants, evidence of prior clinical or translational work—even at pilot level—is expected

Demonstrable ability to complete smaller studies is a key success marker.

✅ Summary of Success Predictors

Key Predictor	Description
Clinical focus	Pilot studies with patient-centered outcomes
Priority alignment	Emphasis on AI, disparities, contractures, quality
Feasibility	Clear aims, timelines, and modest budgets
Support & collaboration	Institutional letters and multicenter structure
Practice relevance	Potential to improve clinical workflow or quality
Mission fit	Education, outreach, equity in health access
Evaluation framework	Robust reporting and outcome measures
Investigator promise	Early-career potential, pilot achievements

💡 Application Tips

Use emphasis areas as your framing (e.g. AI-assisted rehabilitation, disparity analysis, contracture prevention).

Outline a crisp pilot study, including sample size, methods, and completion within one to two years.

Include institutional and/or multicenter letters verifying resource allocation and collaborative intent.

Detail logistics, including milestones, report schedule, and metrics for success.

Demonstrate alignment with ASSH values—mention outreach, education, or underserved populations in your narrative.

Specialties

Surgery

Eligibility Requirements

The selection of the research proposals for funding is made by the Research Management Committee with the approval of the Council of the ASSH and the AFSH Board. Selection is based on the merits of the proposal. Proposals that have already been funded from other sources will not be considered. Awards are made to universities, medical schools, research institutions, or individuals. Grants may be used for salaries of technical and professional assistants, purchase of supplies, or minor pieces of equipment. Grants may not support the personal compensation of investigators, travel for conferences, publication costs, the payment of hospital care for patients under study, the purchase of major pieces of equipment, overhead expenses or indirect costs.

RMC Review Policies

Reviews are based on the five NIH criteria: Investigators, Environment, Significance, Approach and Innovation.
A minimum of 3 reviewers score and review each grant application.
RMC members, including the Chair and Research Division Director do not review nor participate in discussions regarding grant submissions from their institutions.
The use of ad hoc reviewers, may be called upon if institutional conflicts of interest makes the fair evaluation of a submission difficult.

Funding Policies

PIs are asked to respond to reviewer comments before funding decisions are made.
Fast Track grant recipients are awarded $5,000 for a one-year grant.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 822 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 880-1900 afsh@assh.org

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