Nicholas Kouchoukos Award
Forecasted
Nicholas Kouchoukos Award supports cardiothoracic surgeons and senior residents through travel to another institution for training and collaboration in thoracic aortic disease to improve care at home.
Funder: Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 for a fellowship of up to four weeks
Summary: A traveling fellowship for training and collaboration in thoracic aortic disease.
Key Information: Applicants must be eligible cardiothoracic surgeons or final-year cardiothoracic surgery residents.
Description
The Nicholas Kouchoukos Award is a traveling fellowship offered by the Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education. It supports the continuing education of cardiothoracic surgeons and senior residents committed to treating thoracic aortic disease. Recipients visit another institution to learn a novel technique, adopt innovative technology, and foster collaboration with surgical investigators, with the aim of improving patient care at their home institution.
The fellowship is intended for applicants with a record of excellence in training and academic achievement who have secured a position at an institution capable of supporting their continued development in thoracic aortic disease.
