AATS Meeting Travel Awards
The AATS Meeting Travel Awards provide stipends for surgeons and trainees worldwide to attend AATS Meetings, focusing on enhancing education and patient care in underserved settings.
Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Application deadline (ends at 11:59pm Eastern)
Funding Amounts: Stipend to offset costs of attending an AATS Meeting; specific amount not stated.
Summary: Provides travel stipends for surgeons and trainees globally to attend AATS Meetings, prioritizing those in underserved or under-resourced settings.
Key Information: Open to all career stages and geographies; additional support for those serving underserved communities.
Description
The AATS Meeting Travel Awards offer stipends to help offset the costs associated with attending an AATS Meeting. The program is open to surgeons and trainees worldwide, regardless of career stage or geographic location. Special consideration and additional support are provided for those practicing in under-resourced medical centers and for surgeons who care for heart valve disease patients in underserved communities. The aim is to broaden access to educational and professional development opportunities and to enhance patient care, especially for vulnerable populations.
