Douglas Mathisen Traveling Fellowship in General Thoracic Surgery
Supports early-career thoracic surgeons in traveling to learn advanced surgical techniques, technologies, and collaborations to enhance general thoracic surgery.
Funder: Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: $10,000 (domestic) or $20,000 (international) for up to 4 weeks; funds cover travel and living expenses.
Summary: Supports early-career general thoracic surgeons to travel for advanced training, new techniques, and collaborative learning.
Key Information: Domestic fellowship awards will be granted for 2027.
Description
This fellowship enables early-career general thoracic surgeons to undertake a short-term (up to four weeks) educational experience at another institution, either within North America or internationally. The goal is to foster professional development by learning novel surgical techniques, adapting new technologies, and building collaborations that advance general thoracic surgery at the recipient’s home institution. Fellows may select their own mentor or choose from a list provided by the Thoracic Surgery Foundation, with the mentor expected to facilitate the fellow’s growth.
