Cardiothoracic Ethics Forum Scholarship
The Cardiothoracic Ethics Forum Scholarship from the American Association for Thoracic Surgery funds bioethics education for emerging leaders in cardiothoracic surgery.
Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Due Dates: December 1, 2025 | December 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award; supports tuition and expenses for bioethics education at leading North American centers.
Summary: Supports early/mid-career cardiothoracic surgeons and trainees in obtaining formal bioethics education to foster leadership in CT surgical ethics.
Description
This scholarship, offered by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) and supported by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), aims to develop future leaders in cardiothoracic (CT) surgical ethics. It provides financial support for early and mid-career CT surgeons, residents, fellows, and trainees to pursue structured education in biomedical ethics at leading North American institutions. Recipients are expected to engage in ethics-related initiatives within the CT surgery community and promote high ethical standards and leadership in the field.
