Funder: Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 for one year; possible second-year renewal if funds are available
Summary: Supports early-career vascular surgeon-scientists pursuing original, innovative research alongside clinical practice.
Key Information: Applicants must be within three years of their first faculty appointment and secure 25% protected research time and institutional matching support.
Description
The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures runs this program to help outstanding early-career vascular surgeon-scientists build academic careers combining clinical practice with original, innovative research. The award supports groundwork for national career development awards and other independent funding, with the goal of advancing vascular science and transforming patient care.
Supported areas include basic science, translational and clinical research, patient-centered research, outcomes and health services research, teaching, community service, and patient care. Scholars also receive opportunities for scientific guidance and networking. The 2026 award offers pairing with a former Wylie Scholar for research mentorship. Since 1996, more than 25 surgeon-scientists at 15 institutions have become Wylie Scholars.
