Mentored Research Career Development Awards
The Society for Vascular Surgery Mentored Research Career Development Awards provide supplemental support for vascular surgeon scientists pursuing NIH or AHRQ-funded mentored research.
Funder: Society for Vascular Surgery
Due Dates: October 12, 2026 (new applications) | November 12, 2026 (renewal/resubmission/revision)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 per year for up to 3 or 5 years, depending on the award; annual renewal contingent on continued NIH/AHRQ funding.
Summary: Provides supplemental funding to vascular surgeon scientists with NIH or AHRQ mentored research career development awards to advance their research careers.
Key Information: Applicants must be SVS and ACS members with an eligible NIH/AHRQ K-series award.
Description
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation Mentored Research Career Development Awards offer supplemental financial support to vascular surgeon scientists who have secured a mentored research career development award from the NIH or AHRQ. This program aims to foster the research career trajectory of clinically trained vascular surgeons, helping them progress toward independent investigator status in biomedical, behavioral, translational, or patient-oriented research. The award is specifically designed to strengthen the pipeline of clinician-scientists dedicated to advancing vascular health through rigorous research.
