Thoracic Surgical Oncology Clinical Trial Research Training Fellowship
A 12-month fellowship immersing thoracic surgeons in hands-on clinical trial research and development in thoracic oncology at an industry partner site.
Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027
Funding Amounts: $100,000 for a 12-month fellowship; supports on-site training, research, and travel to AATS meetings.
Summary: Fellowship provides thoracic surgeons with immersive clinical trial research training in thoracic oncology, including hands-on experience at an industry partner site.
Key Information: Dates are projected; check program page for updates before applying.
Description
This fellowship is designed to immerse thoracic surgeons in the fundamentals of clinical research, focusing on clinical trial design, protocol development, endpoint selection, and data interpretation within thoracic oncology. Fellows participate in a 12-month, hands-on program at an industry partner site (currently AstraZeneca), gaining direct experience in clinical trial execution and late-stage clinical development from a medical affairs perspective. The program emphasizes skill development for designing and executing clinical trials, analyzing data, and advancing new therapies in thoracic oncology. Fellows also have opportunities for publication and presentation of research findings and are supported to attend key thoracic surgery meetings.
