Annual Meeting Travel Awards
The Annual Meeting Travel Awards by the AATS Foundation support global surgeons and trainees in attending the AATS Annual Meeting to advance thoracic surgery research and care.
Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Stipends provided to offset travel costs to the AATS Annual Meeting; award amounts not specified.
Summary: Supports global surgeons and trainees with stipends to attend the AATS Annual Meeting, with priority for those from under-resourced and underserved communities.
Description
The Annual Meeting Travel Awards, offered by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Foundation, provide stipends to help surgeons and trainees worldwide attend the AATS Annual Meeting. The program is open to applicants across all career stages and geographic locations, including medical students, residents, fellows, early career, and mid-career surgeons. Special consideration is given to applicants from under-resourced medical centers and those who serve patients with heart valve disease in underserved communities. The goal is to foster professional growth and improve patient care by facilitating access to this major annual professional event.
