Aldo R. Castañeda Fellowship
The Aldo R. Castañeda Fellowship supports early-career Latin American congenital heart surgeons with observational training and scientific exchange at North American institutions.
Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application deadline) | July 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 for three months (one recipient) or up to $7,500 for one month (two recipients); $1,000 travel stipend for AATS Annual Meeting attendance.
Summary: Supports early-career Latin American congenital heart surgeons with observational training at North American host institutions.
Key Information: All deadlines are projected; check the program page for updates.
Description
The fellowship honors Dr. Aldo Castañeda and is designed to support early-career congenital heart surgeons from Latin America by providing an opportunity for up to three months of observational training at a North American host institution. The program aims to advance surgical expertise, foster international collaboration, and strengthen the network of congenital heart surgeons in Latin America. Recipients are encouraged to train under a mentor who is a first or subsequent generation mentee of Dr. Castañeda and are also encouraged to attend the AATS Annual Meeting.
