Catalyst Award for Data Access
The Catalyst Award for Data Access funds researchers to obtain STS National Database data for impactful cardiothoracic surgery research, supporting scientific innovation and improved patient outcomes.
Funder: Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (full application submission)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 (one-year, lump sum; no indirect or fringe costs)
Summary: Supports data access costs for research using the STS National Database (PUF) to advance cardiothoracic surgical care research.
Key Information: Applicants must have an approved STS PUF project but not yet received the data file at the time of application.
Description
The Catalyst Award for Data Access, offered by the Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education, provides funding to cover the costs associated with accessing data files from the STS National Database Institutionally Funded & Analyzed (Participant User File, or PUF) program. The award is intended to enable innovative research projects by supporting the direct expenses of obtaining essential de-identified clinical data, thereby fostering impactful studies that drive improvements in cardiothoracic surgical care and outcomes.
