SUPPORT WHS

Your Support Moves Wound Healing Science Forward

Fund the awards, grants, and education programs that develop the next generation of wound healing professionals and give recognition to the clinicians and researchers leading the way.

500+

Members supported annually through awards & grants

35+

Years of funding wound healing research and education

100%

Of restricted gifts go directly to the designated program

Two Ways to Support WHS

Whether you are an individual giving what you can, or an organization looking for meaningful visibility, we have a path built for you.

Option 1

Contribution

Give any amount. Every dollar directly supports WHS members, trainees, and the science they pursue.

Non-WHS Members will be asked to create a free account before donating on the next page.

Option 2

Sponsorship

Fully fund a WHS award or initiative and receive named recognition with your organization’s brand, at the Annual Meeting and year-round online.

Your organization's name becomes part of the award title
Logo and link on the WHS award page throughout the year
Recognition onsite including signage, slides, and the awards ceremony
Logo on awardee certificates and post-conference newsletter and post-conference newsletter

Choose Your Donation Type

Select below to give to the general fund or direct your gift to a specific award or grant program.

General Fund

Unrestricted Contribution

Unrestricted donations support the WHS Education Fund, fueling the awards and grants that go directly to WHS members and trainees each year.

Awards & Grants

Direct your gift or become a named sponsor for a specific WHS program.

Award / Grant Program

Contribute

Sponsor (Full Tier)

Young Investigator Awards

Recognizes innovative research from emerging scientists through a competitive abstract process, with four winners announced at the annual awards ceremony.

Trainee Travel Awards

A competitive travel award recognizing top trainees in wound healing research by supporting their attendance at the WHS Annual Meeting.

Junior Faculty Travel Awards

A monetary travel award supporting junior faculty in wound healing research to attend the WHS Annual Meeting, with recipients competitively selected based on submitted abstract scores.

Visiting Scholar Award (Early-Career)

Provides travel support and a speaking invitation at SAWC Fall for new faculty within their first five years of appointment, selected through an application and review process.

Visiting Scholar Award (Mid-Career)

Provides travel support and a speaking invitation at the European Tissue Repair Society annual meeting for faculty within their first ten years as associate professor, selected through an application and review process.

WHS Summer Research Fellow

A mentored summer research fellowship for young researchers that includes a $3,000 stipend, $1,000 for lab supplies, and a $1,000 travel grant.

WHS Research Grant

A $25,000 grant awarded to WHS Junior Faculty Members in their first five years who meet NIH new investigator criteria, selected through a rigorous application and review process.

Educational Initiatives and Events

Educational Initiatives

Past-President's Education Initiative

An initiative aimed at improving patient care by enhancing wound healing education for trainees and established front-line practitioners across the healthcare continuum.

TK Hunt Lecture

A sponsored keynote address presented by a leading international expert in wound repair and regenerative science, held on Day 1 of the WHS Annual Meeting at SAWC Spring.

WHS Educational Webinars

Webinars organized by the WHS Education Committee to promote fundamental knowledge and significant advances in wound healing science.

Events

Networking / Social Event

An off-site members’ networking event held annually during the scientific forum, drawing 250–300 WHS members for an evening of connection and visibility.

President's Reception

An invitation-only cocktail reception for the Board of Directors, Past Presidents, awardees, and special guests to engage with leaders in the wound healing field.

BOD Dinner

An annual dinner hosted for the WHS Board of Directors, offering sponsors direct interaction with the society’s governing board and internationally recognized wound healing experts.

What Sponsors Receive: Benefits by Tier

All sponsor tiers receive meaningful, year-round recognition at the Annual Meeting and in WHS communications.

Benefit

Junior Faculty Award

$1,000

Excellence in Translational
Research

$1,000

Trainee Travel Awards

$2,000

Mega Trainee Travel Award

$6,000

Company recognition in the name of the award

Company logo & link on the award page of the WHS website

Recognition in onsite signage and slides

Recognition during the awards ceremony

Company logo on awardee certificates

Recognition in post-conference award announcement newsletter

Recognition during the Meet the Mentors session

Meet the Mentors session named after the sponsor

Named recognition at key networking events (e.g., President's Reception)

Interested in a Custom Sponsorship?

WHS welcomes conversations with organizations whose goals don’t fit a standard tier. Whether you’re looking to support a specific initiative, create a new award, or structure a multi-year commitment, reach out and we’ll explore what’s possible together.

Ready to Get Involved?

Join our community of wound care professionals and be part of the
movement to advance education and improve patient outcomes.