TSF Resident Research Award
Forecasted
TSF Resident Research Award supports surgical trainees with salary and experimental research funding to develop investigational skills and strengthen research training that advances cardiothoracic surgery.
Funder: Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $60,000 per year for up to two years
Summary: Supports surgical trainees with salary and/or direct experimental funding to develop investigational skills in cardiothoracic surgery.
Key Information: Funding supports residents who have not yet completed cardiothoracic surgical training.
Description
The TSF Resident Research Award provides salary and/or direct experimental support for surgical trainees seeking investigational skills. Administered by the Thoracic Surgery Foundation, the award centers on a specific research program while emphasizing the applicant’s potential, prior accomplishments, and the quality of the educational experience. Its purpose is to strengthen research training that contributes to the advancement of cardiothoracic surgery.
Reviewers place particular weight on supervisory interaction during application preparation, a convincing account of research training and a productive educational experience, and the quality of the training environment. They also consider the likelihood of successful project completion and the importance of the proposed educational effort to cardiothoracic surgery.
