Cardiothoracic Ethics Forum Scholarship
Supports CT surgeons and trainees in pursuing formal biomedical ethics education to develop future leaders in cardiothoracic surgical ethics.
Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Application deadline) | December 2026 (Deadline) | December 2026 (Application deadline for 2025-2026 academic year)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award for formal biomedical ethics education; typically supports tuition and related expenses.
Summary: Supports early and mid-career cardiothoracic surgeons and trainees pursuing formal education in biomedical ethics to foster future leaders in CT surgical ethics.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
This scholarship program is designed to support early and mid-career cardiothoracic (CT) surgeons and trainees who are interested in advancing their expertise in biomedical ethics. The funding enables recipients to enroll in formal education or training programs at recognized ethics centers across North America. The overarching goal is to cultivate future leaders in CT surgical ethics, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead ethics initiatives and education within the specialty. Recipients are expected to actively participate in ethics-related activities within CT surgery organizations and contribute to the advancement of ethics education in the field.
