A short-term fellowship for early career thoracic oncology surgeons to observe advanced practices at top U.S. cancer centers and enhance their expertise.
Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Application deadline, 11:59pm Eastern) | July 2, 2026 (Full application due)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per award for a 2–4 week observational fellowship; up to two recipients annually.
Summary: Short-term observational fellowship for early career thoracic oncology surgeons to gain experience at leading U.S. cancer centers.
The Jack A. Roth Fellowship in Thoracic Surgical Oncology provides early career thoracic oncology surgeons with a unique, immersive opportunity to broaden their expertise through a 2–4 week observational fellowship. Fellows are fully integrated into the clinical and academic programs at prominent host institutions, including The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Massachusetts General Hospital. The program is designed to foster professional growth by exposing participants to advanced practices, techniques, and collaborative learning environments in thoracic surgical oncology.