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Awards and Grants

Proud to honor those who have significantly influenced the trajectory of pain science, and we invite you to join us in celebrating excellence and innovation in the pursuit of a deeper understanding of pain.

USASP-MAYDAY Clinical/Translational Research Award

Two meritorious candidates will be awarded $50,000 for one year with the potential for a no-cost extension for a second year.

Eligibility

Eligible candidates will be an early career investigator within four years of their faculty appointment, except those who have received tenure at the time of the application. Eligible candidates should demonstrate a commitment to the field of pain research and they must conduct their research and be appointed at an institution in the United States or Canada.

Research Topics

Competitive research proposals address clinical/ translational research related to the management of pain. Applicants should describe the proposed research in pain and describe how it is innovative and cutting edge. In addition, the applicant should describe their vision for a career in pain research and provide information or any examples of leadership in pain-related activities.

Key Dates and Deadlines

Applications for the 2025 USASP-MAYDAY Clinical/Translational Research Award will be open early 2025.

The Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Award in Pain

The Foundation has awarded annually two grants or more in the amount of $150,000 over three years to early-career investigators pursuing innovative research that focuses on basic science mechanisms of pain.

Eligibility

Eligible candidates will have completed their training and provided persuasive evidence of distinguished achievement or extraordinary promise in basic research in pain. Candidates should be in the early stages of their career with an appointment at the faculty level.

Research Topics

Proposed research projects should be directed toward investigating the molecular biology of pain and/or basic science topics related to developing new analgesics for managing pain. The entire award is made available to projects specifically chosen by the recipient; university overhead is not supported.

Key Dates and Deadlines

Applications for the 2025 Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Award in Pain will be open through December 11, 2024.

2025 Travel Award

Seize the opportunity to present your research and secure funding to present your innovations at our annual meeting.

Eligibility

Scholarships are limited to applicants who meet ALL of the criteria outlined on our Travel Award page.

Research Topics

For this award, a Trainee / Young Investigator is an individual who has not yet completed their terminal education/training (MD/DO, PhD, RN);  OR an Individual that has completed their terminal degree within the last 5 years AND is continuing their training (e.g., clinical or research fellowship).

Key Dates and Deadlines

To apply you will submit you materials as part of your poster abstract submission, due Sunday, December 1st, 2024


Awardees will be notified by Friday, January 31st, 2025. If you are applying for the travel award please hold off on registering.

USASP Fellows

The highest class of membership within the US Association for the Study of Pain (USASP) — is an acknowledgment of outstanding and continuing work in the field of pain.

Eligibility

Eligible candidates will have unwavering dedication, leadership, and innovative approaches have paved the way for significant progress in the field. They will have served as an inspiration and mentor to numerous professionals within their community, solidifying their legacy as a preeminent leaders in the field of pain research and clinical practice.

Research Topics

With great honor, this outstanding achievement recognizes contributions to pain research and clinical practice.

Key Dates and Deadlines

Nomimation packages must be submitted by December 20, 2024.

Gold-Haythornthwaite Lifetime Achievement Award

Celebrating exceptional contributions to the realm of pain research and clinical practice.

Eligibility

Eligible candidates will have unwavering dedication, leadership, and innovative approaches have paved the way for significant progress in the field. They will have served as an inspiration and mentor to numerous professionals within their community, solidifying their legacy as a preeminent leaders in the field of pain research and clinical practice.

Research Topics

With great honor, this outstanding achievement recognizes contributions to pain research and clinical practice.

Key Dates and Deadlines

Applications for the Gold-Haythornthwaite Lifetime Achievement Award will be open through ___ with the award ceremony being held during the 2025 USASP Annual Scientific Meeting.

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