Evarts A. Graham Memorial Traveling Fellowship
This fellowship funds six months of advanced research and training for young international cardiothoracic surgeons at top North American institutions under expert mentorship.
Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Due Dates: July 2, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 per award for six months of training; two awards annually (one cardiac, one thoracic).
Summary: Supports promising young academic cardiothoracic surgeons from outside North America to undertake six months of advanced training at leading North American institutions.
Key Information: Applicants must identify an AATS member sponsor at a North American host institution.
Description
The Evarts A. Graham Memorial Traveling Fellowship is designed to broaden the training and international experience of young academic cardiothoracic surgeons from outside North America. Established by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), this fellowship provides recipients with the opportunity to observe, consult, teach, and conduct research at multiple North American host institutions under the guidance of established mentors. Each year, two fellows—one specializing in cardiac surgery and one in thoracic surgery—are selected for a six-month fellowship, with the expectation that they will return to their home countries to contribute to the global advancement of thoracic surgery.
