Surgical Investigator Program
The AATS Surgical Investigator Program funds early career cardiothoracic surgeons conducting innovative clinical and translational research to improve surgical therapies, procedures, and patient outcomes.
Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Full application submission, 11:59pm Eastern) | December 2, 2026 (Program page deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000/year for up to 2 years; two-year proposals preferred.
Summary: Supports early career cardiothoracic surgeons in clinical and translational research on innovative therapies, procedures, and technologies.
Description
The Surgical Investigator Program, offered by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Foundation, is designed to advance the field of cardiothoracic surgery by supporting early career surgeons in conducting impactful clinical and translational research. The program encourages studies focused on quality and outcomes research, as well as the development and evaluation of innovative therapies, procedures, and technologies. Its goal is to foster research that can improve patient care and surgical outcomes through innovation and evidence-based practices.
