Research Awards

The Emerging-Generation Awards (E-Gen Awards) recognize post-MD, pre-faculty appointment physician-scientists who are meaningfully engaged in immersive research, giving them access to the Joint Meeting and longitudinal programming over a 2-year period. Entry into the ASCI network at this stage is intended to provide peer support and inspiration to stay the course into a physician-scientist faculty appointment.

Submissions typically due in the Fall.

The ASCI Council Young Physician-Scientist Awards (YPSA) recognize physician-scientists who are early in their first faculty appointment and have made notable achievements in their research. With these awards, the ASCI seeks to encourage and inspire early-career physician-scientists through participation in the AAP/ASCI/APSA Joint Meeting, and virtual community activities throughout the year.

Submissions typically due in the Fall.

The award recognizes outstanding research on a range of important issues to CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist professionals.

Submissions typically due in March.

The annual American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Award for Excellence in Research recognizes individuals for outstanding achievement in research that has or is likely to have an important impact on the practice of anesthesiology. The individual’s work represents a body of original, mature and sustained contribution to the advancement of the science of anesthesiology.

Submissions typically due in March.

The annual James E. Cottrell, MD, Presidential Scholar Award recognizes colleagues who dedicate their formative careers to research. Anesthesiologists who are within 10 years of their first appointment to a department of anesthesiology, who are Board-certified in their country of practice, who are ASA members, and who are clinically active in anesthesia, intensive care, or pain medicine are eligible for the award.

Submissions typically due in March.

The award recognizes people who have made significant contributions to the practice of anesthesia through research.

Submissions typically due in April.

The Outstanding Scholars in Neuroscience Award Program (OSNAP) is designed to recognize those who are conducting exceptional neuroscience research across the nation and have great academic potential in their scientific training.

Submissions typically due in February.

The award recognizes a student’s work in research and commitment to the profession of nurse anesthesia.

Submissions typically due the calendar year prior to graduation.

The award recognizes a student’s scholarly impactful work through evidence-based projects that advance anesthesia care.

Submissions typically due the calendar year prior to graduation.

The Research Support Award is categorized as Basic Science and Clinical. Nominees must be employed at .50 FTE or greater. These awards recognize employees for exceptional performance, outstanding leadership, and superior quality of service.

Submissions typically due in March.