Cardiac Surgical Resident Investigator Award
The Cardiac Surgical Resident Investigator Award from AATS supports mentored clinical or translational research by cardiac surgical residents in cardiothoracic surgery.
Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Due Dates: December 2, 2026 (full application; opens September 1, 2026)
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000 per year for up to 2 years (total possible: $80,000); second year contingent on progress report.
Summary: Supports cardiac surgical residents in the US or Canada to conduct mentored clinical or translational research in cardiothoracic surgery.
Key Information: Requires strong mentor support and protected research time; up to 10% of funds may be used for indirect costs.
Description
This award, offered by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), is designed to foster clinical and translational research among cardiac surgical residents. The program supports residents as they undertake mentored research in the laboratory of an established cardiac surgical investigator, focusing on innovative topics such as quality and outcomes research, new therapies, procedures, and emerging technologies in cardiothoracic surgery. The intent is to provide residents with protected time and resources to advance the field in collaboration with senior surgeon mentors.
