Clinical Research Grants for Robotic-assisted Surgery
The Intuitive Foundation seeks applications for grants to support clinical research at non-profit institutions worldwide focused on the field of robotic-assisted surgery. Successful proposals will study important questions related to surgical care and patient outcomes. Principal Investigators are encouraged – although not required – to submit proposals that fall into one or more of the following areas: Clinical Outcomes-Based Research, Imaging, Vision and/or Navigational Research, Health Economic and Outcomes Research including Cost-effectiveness and Cost-utility Studies related to Robotic-assisted Surgery, New Procedure Exploration and Development Research. Applicants may apply for grant funding total costs up to $75,000 (US) per project for a period of up to one year (July 2026-June 2027).
Deadline to submit letter of intent: 01/05/2026
Deadline to submit a full, invited grant application: 04/10/2026