Catalyst Award
The Catalyst Award funds access to STS Database PUF for approved cardiothoracic surgery research projects to advance scientific understanding and improve outcomes.
Funder: Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
Due Dates: September 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 in a single lump sum for one year; direct data access expenses only, no indirect or fringe costs.
Summary: Supports STS Database Participant User File (PUF) research in cardiothoracic surgery by funding data access costs for approved projects.
Key Information: Applicants must have an approved PUF project but not yet received data to be eligible.
Description
The Catalyst Award is designed to support research in cardiothoracic surgery by funding the costs associated with data access for approved Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Database Participant User File (PUF) projects. The award aims to facilitate innovative, database-driven research that advances knowledge and improves outcomes in the field. Funding is provided specifically to cover data access expenses for researchers who have secured PUF project approval but have not yet received their data.
