Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery Foundation
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (Opens) | December 1, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern (Applicant cutoff) | December 2, 2026 (Listed deadline; confirm with Foundation)
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000 annually for up to two years
Summary: Supports mentored research for residents pursuing cardiothoracic surgery careers and developing as academic surgeon-investigators.
Key Information: The research mentor must be an active AATS member in good standing throughout the project.
Description
The AATS Foundation Resident Surgical Investigator Program supports residents pursuing careers in cardiothoracic surgery through mentored research experiences. Residents conduct research in the laboratory of an established surgical investigator, combining scientific work with dedicated mentorship and professional development. The program aims to advance scientific discovery and innovation while developing future cardiothoracic surgeon-investigators and leaders in academic cardiothoracic surgery.
The training environment includes laboratory experience, a didactic curriculum, and mentoring and career counseling. Related cardiac and thoracic awards support clinical and translational research, including quality and outcomes studies and innovative therapies, procedures, and technologies. The David J. Sugarbaker award focuses on thoracic surgical oncology, with particular interest in mesothelioma and lung cancer.
