STSW Research Grant

The Society for Transplant Social Workers offers a $10,000 research grant to support psychosocial research in transplantation. This annual opportunity fosters support to transplant social work investigators aiming to advance knowledge of psychosocial issues in solid organ transplantation and mechanical-circulatory support. 

Only applications supporting research directly related to psychosocial issues in solid organ transplantation and mechanical-circulatory support will be considered. Primary/co-primary investigators are required to be active STSW members. 

2027 STSW Research Grant Timeline

 January 1 - March 2027  Open call for research grant applications
 March 31, 2027 5pm CST Research grant applications due
 April - May 2027 Research grant application review cycle
 May 2027 Research grant awardee announced

    Research Grant Guidelines and Application

    Grant Guidelines

    Includes grant eligibility information, requirements of the grant, funding information and information on the application process and awarding of the grant.

    Grant Application

    Apply for a grant using the link above.  The form includes options to upload supplemental materials along with the form or to copy and paste information into the form.

    More Information

    For more information, contact the research committee chairs:


    Gloria Chen LCSW-S, CCTSW

    Transplant Social Work Supervisor 

    Dell Seton Medical Center at UT Austin

    gloria.chen@ascension.org


    Melissa Calnon, BSW, MSW

    Assistant Clinical Professor

    University of the Pacific

    mcalnon@pacific.edu

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