The VRIC Trainee Award honors top trainee research in vascular science, supporting abstract presentations and fostering collaboration at the annual Vascular Research Initiatives Conference.
Funder: Society for Vascular Surgery
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Abstract submission deadline for VRIC Trainee Award)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per awardee to support attendance at VRIC; awarded to top-scoring trainee abstracts annually.
Summary: Supports trainees presenting outstanding vascular research at the annual VRIC, fostering collaboration and academic growth in vascular science.
The Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC) Trainee Award, supported by the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation, recognizes exceptional research abstracts submitted by trainees for presentation at the annual VRIC. The conference aims to foster interaction and collaboration among scientists across disciplines investigating peripheral vascular disease and its treatments. This award is specifically designed to encourage research interest and academic career development among trainees aspiring to become academic vascular surgeons. The VRIC offers an intimate setting that promotes the free exchange of ideas and the development of collaborative projects between junior and senior investigators.