STS Research Award
The STS Research Award from the Thoracic Surgery Foundation supports early-career cardiothoracic surgeons in conducting innovative clinical or laboratory research to advance the field.
Funder: Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Full application deadline, 11:59 p.m. CT)
Funding Amounts: Up to $90,000 per year for up to two years; direct research expenses only
Summary: Supports early-career cardiothoracic surgeons with funding for original research projects advancing the field.
Key Information: Applicants must be within 7 years of first faculty appointment and certified by July 1, 2026.
Description
This award provides early-career cardiothoracic surgeons with initial support for innovative research projects—either clinical or laboratory-based—that have the potential to advance the field of cardiothoracic surgery. The program emphasizes originality, logical project design, and the likelihood that the research will generate data to support future funding applications. Funds are specifically intended for direct research costs, including salary, services, and supplies, and not for indirect or unrelated expenses. The highest-ranking application as determined by peer review will receive the STS Research Award designation.
