James S.T. Yao Resident Research Award
James S.T. Yao Resident Research Award supports physicians early in training through recognition of original vascular disease research, encouraging research careers and exploration of potential therapies.
This grant was recently updated
The application site opening moved from November 1 to December 1, and the January 13, 2027 deadline now specifies 11:59 pm Central Time. The funder also removed guidance on simultaneous VRIC abstract submissions and the award winner’s VAM-only presentation.
Funder: Society for Vascular Surgery
Due Dates: December 1 (Application site available) | January 13, 2027, 11:59 p.m. Central Time (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 for one annual recipient, plus a one-year Journal of Vascular Surgery subscription
Summary: Recognizes unpublished, original vascular disease research by physicians early in training and supports their interest in research careers.
Key Information: Applicants must train in the United States or Canada and have an SVS member as senior collaborator responsible for the research.
Description
Sponsored by the SVS Foundation, the James S.T. Yao Resident Research Award encourages physicians early in training to pursue research exploring the biology of vascular disease and potential translational therapies. It recognizes publication-quality original scientific work that remains unpublished in manuscript form, with an emphasis on scientifically sound, hypothesis-driven research.
The SVS Research Council selects one recipient each year whose research is featured in a Scientific Session presentation at the Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM). Priority goes to studies that clarify vascular disease pathophysiology or explore novel therapeutic possibilities grounded in disease mechanisms. The award honors James S.T. Yao’s dedication to advancing vascular surgery.
