APS Grant Programs

Future Leaders in Pain Research

The APS Future Leaders in Pain Research grants program funds the research projects of young investigators who have not yet attained NIH RO1 level funding.

Rita Allen Foundation and APS Award in Pain

The Rita Allen Foundation and APS Award in Pain grant is awarded to two pain research proposals focused on the molecular biology of pain or basic science topics related to the development of new analgesics for the management of pain due to terminal illness.

The APS METER Mayday Award

The APS METER Mayday Award is awarded to two-three early career professionals who will commit one year of service to compiling and synthesizing information on existing measurement tools and work closely with the APS METER Working Group to summarize existing information on pain measures. 

Additional Programs

IASP Program of Grants and Awards

Institution: International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
Award: Varies

The IASP Program of Grants and Awards supports investigators working in basic or clinical research and education in developing countries. There are many grants and awards available for a variety of aspects of pain research and education, including improving pain education in developing countries, early career research, and research symposium support. 

PCORI Funding Opportunities

Institution: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
Award: Varies

PCORI was established to fund research that can help patients and those who care for them make better-informed decisions about the healthcare choices they face every day, guided by those who will use that information.

Application details and deadlines vary by award.

APS monitors National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) for opportunities specific to pain research. Visit the NIH Funding page to find see open grant opportunities.