Catalyst Award for Data Access
The Catalyst Award for Data Access funds cardiothoracic surgery research by covering costs for STS National Database PUF data, supporting innovative studies through the Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education.
Funder: Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 (one-time, one-year award; no indirect or fringe costs allowed)
Summary: Supports research expenses for STS National Database PUF data access in cardiothoracic surgery projects.
Key Information: Applicants must have an approved STS PUF project but not have received the data at time of application.
Description
The Catalyst Award for Data Access is designed to alleviate the financial burden associated with obtaining STS National Database Institutionally Funded & Analyzed (PUF) files for research in cardiothoracic surgery. Funded by the Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education, this award supports cardiothoracic surgeons and researchers by covering the costs of data file access, enabling high-impact studies that advance the field. The grant is specifically intended for projects that have already secured formal approval for an STS Institutionally Funded & Analyzed (PUF) application but have not yet received the data.
