ResearchFPRN®CBGF-SGS

CBGF-SGS FPRN® Subgroup

CALL FOR NEW FPRN® RESEARCH PROPOSALS!

CBGF-SGS Group of the Fellows’ Pelvic Research Network®

Submission Deadline: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 11:59 EST

Accepted proposals will be presented in-person or virtually at AAGL in Boston, MA from November 13-16, 2026

 

Proposal Timeline:

Proposals Deadline: Tuesday, September 15 2026 at 11:59 EST.

The CBGF-SGS FPRN® Steering Committee and Advisory Board reviews all proposals based on:

  • Innovation
  • Feasibility
  • Appropriate multi-center design.

Selected applicants will be invited to present their proposals during the FPRN® meeting at the 2026 AAGL Annual Meeting. Feedback will be provided for all submitted proposals.

 

How many projects will be funded?

There is no limit to the number of proposals that may be accepted. Voting on new projects will take place during the upcoming FPRN® meeting at AAGL.

 

What are we looking for?

  • Feasible, multi-center projects that are amenable to ancillary studies.
  • Special interest will be given to studies that identify and address health disparities.
  • Visit the SGS Publications page to see examples of previously published FPRN studies!

 

Research Proposal Template

All proposals must use the FPRN® Research Proposal Template. Download the proposal template HERE.

 

Is a Budget Required?

Yes. All proposals must include a detailed, itemized project budget.

 

Before Submitting a Proposal

Applicants must join the FPRN® before submitting a proposal. There is no fee to join the FPRN®. However, participants must be Associate Members of SGS. Associate Membership requires annual dues of $50 and is available for up to three years following fellowship.

Apply for SGS Associate Membership: HERE

Join the FPRN® HERE.

 

Submit Your Proposal

Completed proposals must be submitted online. Submit your proposal HERE.

 

Questions?

For additional questions, please contact the CBGF-SGS Steering Committee at cbgfprn@gmail.com.

Annie Apple and Richard Hsu

 

 

  • About

    Established in 2015 through a partnership with AAGL, the CBGF–SGS FPRN®, formerly the FMIGS–SGS FPRN® Subgroup, connects CBGF fellows with the SGS Fellows’ Pelvic Research Network (FPRN®) and provides opportunities to participate in collaborative, multicenter research focused on advancing minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and pelvic health.

    Through involvement in study development, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of research findings, fellows gain meaningful hands-on research experience while contributing to studies that inform clinical practice and advance the field. The subgroup also supports mentorship, scholarly collaboration, and academic growth, helping fellows strengthen their research skills, build academic productivity, and foster a lasting culture of inquiry and innovation within the fellowship community.

     

  • CBGF-SGS FPRN® Steering Committee


    Kelsey Stewart    Co-Chair

    Kelsey Stewart, MD
    Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
    kels.ann.stewart@gmail.com


    Isabel Janmey    Co-Chair

    Isabel Janmey, MD
    MedStarMagee-Womens Hospital
    janmeyil@upmc.edu

     

    Secretary/Treasurer

    Annie Apple, MD
    Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    annienicoleapple@gmail.com


    Shadae Beale    Communications Manager

    Shadae Beale, MD
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    Shadaebeale@gmail.com

  • CBGF-SGS FPRN® Advisory Board

    Advisory Board Co-Chairs
    Aparna Ramanathan, MD, MPH
    Nancy Ringel, MD

    Advisory Board Members
    Kate Chaves, MD
    Nicole Donnellan, MD
    Cara Grimes, MD
    Gabriel Halder, MD, MPH
    Laura Homewood, MD
    Olga Muldoon, MD
    Whitney Ross, MD, MSCI

  • Publications

    Click here to explore SGS Publications.