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International Thoracic Surgical Oncology Summit Travel Awards

Applicant Requirements: Deadline ends at 11:59pm Eastern on 4/1/2027

Career Stage: Early Career Surgeons, Medical Students, Mid-Career Surgeons, Residents/ Fellows

Program Type: Meeting Travel Awards

Specialty: Thoracic

Status: Upcoming

Opens: February 1, 2027

Deadline: April 2, 2027

Program Overview

Provides a stipend to offset costs to attend the AATS International Thoracic Surgical Oncology Summit. The Summit is where those involved in the rapidly changing field of thoracic surgical oncology come together to present the best education pertaining to lung and esophageal cancer diagnosis and treatment. Attendees will learn about advancements, clinical trials, operative approaches, and more. Funding is available to surgeons and trainees worldwide, across all career stages and geographic regions. 

Eligibility Requirements

  • North American Applicants
    • Residents, Fellows, and Medical Students
  • International Applicants
    • Residents, Fellows, Early Career Surgeons, and Mid-Career Surgeons

Application Process

Applicants should provide the following information:

  • A curriculum vitae with a full description of their surgical experience.
  • A one-page narrative describing how this program will impact your training and help advance patient care at your institution.

*Please note that any award payments made to foreign individuals may be subject to federal tax withholding of up to 30% if a recipient is traveling to the United States.

Review Process: The AATS Foundation’s Travel Award Committee will review all applications and recommend recipients to be presented to AATS Foundation Board of Directors for a final decision. The committee will focus on the potential impact the award may have on treating the underserved population in the applicants’ home country.

Applications will be graded on all aspects of the award criteria. All applicants will be notified with an official letter from the AATS Foundation prior to the Meeting. Should you have any questions regarding your status prior to receiving this notification, please contact [email protected].

Funding is made available through the AATS Foundation Valerie Rusch Honoring Our Mentor Program.

Program currently closed:

Program will open February 1, 2027.