Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery Foundation
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (Opens) | December 1, 2026 (Applicant requirements, 11:59 p.m. Eastern) | December 2, 2026 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per year for up to two years; two-year proposals preferred
Summary: Supports early-career cardiothoracic surgeon-scientists conducting thoracic and transplant surgery research to advance discovery and improve patient care.
Key Information: Applicants must have completed cardiothoracic residency within seven years of application.
Description
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Foundation’s G. Alexander Patterson Surgical Investigator Program supports cardiothoracic surgeon-scientists whose research drives innovation and improves patient care. Its research scholarships focus on thoracic and transplant surgery, advancing scientific discovery and the future of care in these fields.
Part of the AATS Foundation Surgical Investigator research scholarship series, the program provides initial research support or bridge funding to continue a project between grants. Eligible applications are considered for all available AATS Foundation Surgical Investigator funding, including Patterson funding. The review committee assigns successful candidates to awards based on individual requirements.
