STSA Resident Research Award
This grant funds research fellowships for general or cardiothoracic surgery residents to develop investigative skills through clinical or laboratory projects in cardiothoracic surgery.
Funder: Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000 per year for up to two years; direct costs only, no indirects.
Summary: Supports general or cardiothoracic surgery residents for research fellowships focused on investigative skills in cardiothoracic surgery.
Description
The STSA Resident Research Award, offered by the Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education and supported by the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, provides financial support for residents in general or cardiothoracic surgery to pursue a research fellowship. The program is designed to help trainees acquire investigational skills through participation in a cardiothoracic surgical clinical or laboratory research project. The selection process emphasizes the applicant’s potential, past accomplishments, the quality of the proposed research and educational environment, evidence of strong mentorship, and the likelihood of successful project completion. The fellowship aims to contribute to the advancement of cardiothoracic surgery through rigorous research training.
