Advanced Robotic Cardiac Surgery Fellowship
The Advanced Robotic Cardiac Surgery Fellowship supports surgeons in developing robotic cardiac surgery programs through mentorship, hands-on training, and scientific skill-building, funded by the Thoracic Surgery Foundation.
Funder: Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application deadline (applications accepted through September 15, 2026)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 per award; funds support training, travel, proctoring, and program initiation costs
Summary: Fellowship supporting experienced cardiothoracic surgeons in launching advanced robotic cardiac surgery programs through mentorship and institutional development.
Description
This fellowship, offered by the Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education, is designed to support experienced cardiothoracic surgeons in establishing advanced robotic cardiac surgery programs at their home institutions. The program provides $25,000 to offset costs related to team training, travel, proctoring, and course registration. Fellows benefit from structured mentorship by an STS-designated proctor, hands-on training, and strong institutional backing to ensure successful program implementation in either robotic revascularization (CABG) or robotic valve/intracardiac (mitral) pathways.
