Description
Mentored Research Training in Aging and Surgery (MERITAS)
Applications for the 2026-2028 cohort will open on Sept. 1, 2025vFunding Center for Surgery and Public Health | Fellowship Program
MERITAS is the first research training program in aging tailored to the unique needs of surgical residents. Accepting 2 residents each year, this 2-year program provides rigorous training in health services research focused on aging and surgery. Fellows will have the opportunity to conduct research from concept to dissemination under the mentorship of
multidisciplinary investigators with broad content and methodological expertise.
Fellows will receive:
- a comprehensive training curriculum including qualitative and quantitative methods, grant writing workshops, and presentation skills
- dedicated statistical support from experienced CSPH biostatisticians
- tailored mentorship from leaders in the field, in a collaborative environment that consists of academic researchers at all career stages
dedicated statistical support from experienced CSPH biostatisticians a comprehensive training curriculum including qualitative and quantitative methods, grant writing workshops, and presentation skills tailored mentorship from leaders in the field, in a collaborative environment that consists of academic researchers at all career stages
Apply at redcap.link/CSPHFellowshipApp Deadline to apply: December 31, 2025
Center for Surgery and Public Health More info at csph.brighamandwomens.org/meritas
Funding
- Accepted applicants will receive 80% salary support in addition to travel and conference support
- Home institutions (not fellows) are responsible for the remaining 20% of salary funding
Eligibility Requirements
- Resident in good standing at ACGME accredited surgical residency program
- Completed PGY-2 or PGY-3 of training by start of the research program
- Can commit to 2 years of dedicated research from July 2026 to July 2028
- A United States citizen or legal resident
Application Materials
- CV
- Personal statement
- Research project plan
- Letter of support from program director
- Identified mentor(s)
