CHICAGO (April 23, 2026) - The Wound Healing Foundation (WHF), in partnership with Urgo Medical North America and the American Burn Association (ABA), is now accepting applications for the Marty Robson Burn Wound Infection Research Grant, a $15,000 award supporting innovative research in the prevention and treatment of burn wound infection.
The grant honors the legacy of Martin C. Robson, MD, and supports early-stage, high-impact research that advances understanding and care for burn wound infections. Funding is intended for direct research expenses and is awarded to emerging investigators conducting wound healing research.
[Learn More and Apply] Applications are due May 22, 2026.
The selected recipient will be notified in July 2026, with funding anticipated to begin in August 2026 following institutional acceptance. This year’s cycle continues to build on the commitment of WHF and Urgo Medical North America to advance translational research that generates foundational data and supports future larger-scale funding opportunities.
“Burn wound infection remains one of the most complex challenges in acute burn care,” said ABA’s CEO, Ed Dellert, RN, MBA, CAE, FACEHP. “This grant reflects a shared commitment to advancing research that can directly inform prevention and treatment strategies, while supporting the next generation of investigators in the field.”
“Through the Marty Robson Burn Wound Infection Research Grant, the Wound Healing Foundation remains focused on accelerating innovative science in wound healing,” said Wound Healing Foundation's Vice Chair, Laura K. S. Parnell. “Partnering with Urgo Medical North America and the American Burn Association strengthens the reach and impact of this work and helps ensure promising research ideas are given the opportunity to develop into meaningful clinical advances.”
The $15,000 grant supports one-year research projects focused on topical treatment or prevention of burn wound infection. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria outlined by WHF, including early-career investigator status and institutional support requirements. Full application details and submission instructions are available on the Wound Healing Foundation website.
About the Wound Healing Foundation
The mission of the Wound Healing Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is to improve the quality of life of wound healing patients and their families, enabling more people to achieve optimal wound healing through awareness, education, and research. WHF has demonstrated longstanding commitment and expertise in building awareness, creating and disseminating diverse educational resources grounded in clinical evidence, and supporting continued innovative research in wound care, thereby expanding access to quality wound care practices and supporting optimal healing for wound patients. For more information, visit woundhealingfoundation.org.
The mission of the Wound Healing Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is to improve the quality of life of wound healing patients and their families, enabling more people to achieve optimal wound healing through awareness, education, and research. WHF has demonstrated longstanding commitment and expertise in building awareness, creating and disseminating diverse educational resources grounded in clinical evidence, and supporting continued innovative research in wound care, thereby expanding access to quality wound care practices and supporting optimal healing for wound patients. For more information, visit woundhealingfoundation.org.
About the American Burn Association
The American Burn Association (ABA) is dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by burn injuries through advocacy, education, research, and prevention. Founded in 1967, the ABA supports burn care professionals and organizations and works to advance the quality of burn care worldwide. For more information, visit ameriburn.org.
The American Burn Association (ABA) is dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by burn injuries through advocacy, education, research, and prevention. Founded in 1967, the ABA supports burn care professionals and organizations and works to advance the quality of burn care worldwide. For more information, visit ameriburn.org.
About Urgo Medical North America
Urgo Medical North America is dedicated to advancing wound & burn care by ensuring that both patients and clinicians have access to the highest standard of solutions and support. The company focuses on delivering clinically effective products designed to improve healing outcomes while empowering healthcare professionals with practical, evidence-based tools. For more information, visit urgomedical.us.
Urgo Medical North America is dedicated to advancing wound & burn care by ensuring that both patients and clinicians have access to the highest standard of solutions and support. The company focuses on delivering clinically effective products designed to improve healing outcomes while empowering healthcare professionals with practical, evidence-based tools. For more information, visit urgomedical.us.
