D. Craig Miller Honoring Our Mentors Program
Supports early-career cardiac surgeons with funding to advance clinical and translational research in cardiothoracic surgery through the AATS Foundation.
Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per year for up to two years; two-year proposals preferred.
Summary: Supports early-career cardiac surgeons with research scholarships to advance clinical and translational research.
Key Information: Applicants are considered for all AATS Foundation Surgical Investigator programs with a single application.
Description
The D. Craig Miller Honoring Our Mentors Program is part of the AATS Foundation Surgical Investigator research scholarship series. It provides research funding to cardiac surgeons within their first seven years of practice, aiming to support early-career investigators in advancing clinical or translational research in cardiothoracic surgery. Awardees receive funding for salary, research supplies, travel, and other academic expenses. All applicants to this program are automatically considered for all available AATS Foundation Surgical Investigator awards, with assignments based on individual requirements and the review committee’s discretion.
