AATS Meeting Travel Awards
The AATS Meeting Travel Awards support global surgeons and trainees in thoracic surgery to attend the AATS Meeting, with a focus on those from under-resourced or underserved settings.
Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Application deadline, submit by 11:59pm Eastern)
Funding Amounts: Stipend to offset costs of attending the AATS Meeting; specific amount not stated.
Summary: Supports surgeons and trainees worldwide, especially those in under-resourced or underserved settings, to attend the AATS Meeting.
Description
The AATS Meeting Travel Awards provide stipends to help offset the costs of attending the annual AATS Meeting. The program is open to surgeons and trainees at any career stage from all geographic regions, with additional consideration for applicants from under-resourced medical centers or those serving heart valve disease patients in underserved communities. The initiative aims to promote professional development and foster global collaboration in thoracic surgery by enabling broader participation in the AATS Meeting.
