AATS Award Opportunities

Evarts A. Graham Memorial Traveling Fellowship (2009-2010)

The Evarts A. Graham Memorial Traveling Fellowship grants support study by young cardiothoracic surgeons from outside North America at sites in North America, to broaden overall training and increase international contacts.

Candidates should have completed formal training in general surgery, thoracic surgery, and cardiovascular surgery, but not reached a senior position.
Candidates must be proficient in English at a sufficient level to realize the full benefits.
Awards are made to surgeons of unique promise with a potential for future international thoracic surgical leadership.

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Third Edward D. Churchill Research Scholarship (2009-2011)

The American Association for Thoracic Surgery Research Scholarship provides an opportunity for research, training and experience for North American surgeons pursuing an academic career in cardiothoracic surgery.

Research program must be undertaken within the first three years after completion of an approved North American cardiothoracic residency.
Applications for the scholarship may be submitted during the candidate’s final year of cardiothoracic residency or during his or her first two years in an academic position. 

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Resident Traveling Fellowship (2008-2009)

The American Association for Thoracic Surgery Resident Traveling Fellowship provides residents with an opportunity to gain additional insights and innovative techniques from another institution and bring this knowledge back to his or her home institution.

Candidate must be a resident in their final year of an approved North American cardiothoracic surgical training program who plans to spend a maximum of two weeks at one or more institutions other than their home institution.
Awardees must also plan to attend the annual meeting of the Association, May 9-13, 2009 in Boston, MA.
 
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Again, the APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR EACH GRANT IS JULY 1, 2008.