James S.T. Yao Resident Research Award
The James S.T. Yao Resident Research Award supports early-career physicians conducting original research on vascular disease, sponsored by the Society for Vascular Surgery.
Funder: Society for Vascular Surgery
Due Dates: January 13, 2027
Funding Amounts: $5,000 award; recipient also receives a one-year subscription to the Journal of Vascular Surgery and a featured presentation at the Vascular Annual Meeting.
Summary: Recognizes original, unpublished research in vascular disease by early-career physicians, with the winner presenting at the Vascular Annual Meeting.
Description
The James S.T. Yao Resident Research Award, offered annually by the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation, is designed to motivate and support physicians early in their training who are conducting impactful research on the biology of vascular disease or innovative translational therapies. The award honors the legacy of Dr. James S.T. Yao, a pioneer in vascular surgery, by recognizing publication-quality, original scientific work that has not yet been published. The selected recipient will present their research at the SVS Vascular Annual Meeting and receive a $5,000 honorarium, along with a one-year complimentary subscription to the Journal of Vascular Surgery.
