Mentored Research Career Development Awards
Supplemental funding to help vascular surgeon scientists with NIH or AHRQ mentored career awards advance independent research in biomedical, behavioral, or patient-oriented vascular science.
Funder: Society for Vascular Surgery
Due Dates: July 12, 2026 (K-series renewal/resubmission) | October 12, 2026 (K-series new)
Funding Amounts: $50,000/year for up to 3 or 5 years (depending on award), paid to institution; no indirect costs
Summary: Supplemental funding for vascular surgeon scientists holding eligible NIH or AHRQ mentored career development awards.
Key Information: Applicant must already hold an eligible K-series award and be an SVS and ACS member.
Description
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation Mentored Research Career Development Awards provide supplemental financial support to vascular surgeon scientists who have received a mentored research career development award from the NIH or AHRQ. The program is designed to foster the advancement of clinically trained vascular surgeons toward becoming independent investigators in biomedical, behavioral, translational, or patient-oriented research. Funding is intended to enhance the research capabilities and career trajectories of promising vascular surgeon scientists by providing additional resources beyond those already secured through eligible K-series awards.
