Mathisen Award
Forecasted
Mathisen Award supports early-career general thoracic surgeons with traveling fellowships to learn techniques, adapt technology, or build research collaborations that advance surgery at their home institutions.
Funder: Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 for a traveling fellowship of up to four weeks
Summary: Supports early-career general thoracic surgeons visiting another institution to learn techniques, adapt technology, or develop surgical research collaborations.
Key Information: Applicants must be within five years of their first faculty appointment and confirm the fellowship with their mentor and host institution before applying.
Description
The Thoracic Surgery Foundation’s Mathisen traveling fellowship supports continuing education for early-career surgeons devoted to general thoracic surgery. It funds domestic or international visits to another institution for up to four weeks to learn a novel technique, adapt innovative technology, or foster collaboration between surgical investigators. The goal is to advance general thoracic surgery at the recipient’s home institution.
The fellowship combines an educational experience at a host institution with mentorship supporting continued professional growth. Applicants may develop a proposal with a mentor they have already identified or choose from mentors and fellowship opportunities provided by TSF. Successful applicants will have a record of excellence in training and academic achievement.
