Nicholas Kouchoukos Award
The Nicholas Kouchoukos Award funds cardiothoracic surgeons or senior residents to study advanced thoracic aortic disease techniques at another institution through a short-term fellowship.
Funder: Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application deadline (application closes / submissions due by 11:59 p.m. CT)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 for a travel fellowship of up to four weeks; funds cover travel and living expenses.
Summary: Supports cardiothoracic surgeons or senior residents in advancing expertise in thoracic aortic disease through a traveling fellowship at another institution.
Description
The Nicholas Kouchoukos Award is a traveling fellowship offered by the Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education. It is designed to support the continuing education of cardiothoracic surgeons or senior residents committed to the treatment of thoracic aortic disease. The fellowship enables recipients to visit another institution to learn novel surgical techniques, adopt innovative technologies, and foster collaborations, with the aim of enhancing patient care at their home institution.
