This award supports mid-career female cardiothoracic surgeon scientists who have encountered professional growth constraints. It funds clinical, translational, or basic science research projects that provide preliminary data or foundational work to enable future larger independent grant applications. Applicants must have prior research experience and a current academic or hospital appointment in the US or Canada.
Applicants must be mid-career female cardiothoracic surgeons certified in the US, Canada, or equivalent, with a current US or Canadian academic/hospital appointment. Residency completion must be within 15 years, and applicants must describe career barriers and development plans.
