Mentored Research Training Grants

Mentored Research Training Grants (MRTG) help anesthesiologists develop the skills, preliminary data for subsequent grant applications, and research publications needed to become independent investigators.

NOTE: Beginning with the Fall 2025 Grant Cycle, applications for which open June 1, 2025, FAER is introducing changes to the MRTG in the form of an 18-month pilot program. Changes entail an increase in funding from $250,000 to $300,000 and a reduction in the minimum required protected time from 75% to 60%. The details below will be updated on June 1 to reflect these changes. For more information, view the full announcement here.

Research Areas: All areas of research that contribute to advances in patient care and can lead to sustained extramural research will be considered, including basic science, clinical, translational, health services, and education research

Eligibility: Faculty members who have completed their core anesthesiology training within the past 10 years

Funding Amount and Duration: $250,000 over two years

Research Time: 75%

Application Deadlines: February 15 and August 15

To apply for the MRTG or for a complete overview of the MRTG, including eligibility requirements and application instructions, access the links below.

Apply For the MRTG   FAER MRTG Instructions (PDF)   Download Sample MRTG Application (PDF)

Questions?

Contact the FAER office at (630) 912-2554 or [email protected].