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Research Awards
Since its inception, TSFRE has awarded and administered over $7 million in research grants, fellowships and career development awards for thoracic surgeons. Awards are made after a rigorous examination of applications by the TSFRE Research Committee, composed of outstanding research surgeon-scientists. TSFRE/Edwards Lifesciences New and Emerging This award will provide support of up to $30,000 per year for each fellow to allow for travel, temporary relocation and training costs associated with the program. There should be one identified center where the Fellow will spend approximately 3 months learning new and emerging technology and skills. The Fellow will be asked to identify an individual at that center who will act as his/her sponsor and assist in planning the course of study at the host institution. Support of up to $35,000 per year for up to two years for surgical residents who have not yet completed cardiothoracic surgical training. Operational support of original research efforts by cardiothoracic surgeons who have completed their formal training and who are seeking initial support and recognition for their research program. Awards of up to $30,000 a year for up to two years are made each year to support the work of an early-career cardiothoracic surgeon (within five years of first faculty appointment). Salary support of up to $50,000 a year for up to two years for applicants who have completed their residency training and who wish to pursue investigative careers in cardiothoracic surgery. Nina Starr Braunwald Career Development Awards Provides a biennial award of $110,000 for two years to support the research career development of a woman cardiac surgeon who holds a full-time faculty appointment and who is within ten years of completion of thoracic surgery residency. TSFRE has formed valuable partnerships with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and the National Cancer Institute to offer K08 and K23 awards. Through this partnership, the Foundation is able to increase the dollars available to support cardiothoracic research. National Heart, Lung And Blood Institute – K08 & K23 Awards Support to outstanding clinician research scientists who are committed to a career in cardiothoracic surgery research and have the potential to develop into independent investigators. The award is $150,000 per year ($75,000 from TSFRE and $75,000 from NHLBI) plus $25,000 indirect support from NHLBI and supports a three, four or five year period of didactic training and supervised research experience. National Cancer Institute – K08 & K23 Awards Provides support to outstanding clinically trained professionals who are committed to a career in laboratory or field-based research and have the potential to develop into independent investigators. The award is $150,000 per year ($75,000 from TSFRE and $75,000 from NCI) plus $30,000 indirect support from the NCI and supports a five year period of supervised research that integrates didactic studies with laboratory or clinically-based research. Simulation in Thoracic Surgery Education A Visioning Simulation Conference was held in April 2007 to provide a forum for leaders in thoracic surgery and invited simulation experts to discuss our shared vision for development and use of simulation in education and certification. The Foundation believes that cardiothoracic surgery is an ideal specialty to demonstrate and evaluate the use of advanced simulation and other innovative approaches to quality and safety as a model for other highly technical medical specialties. The outcome of this forum has resulted in a new educational grant offered by the Foundation. The TSFRE Education Committee requests proposals for grants to support the demonstration study for the application of simulation in thoracic surgery education. The TSFRE Board of Directors has approved $100,000 for funding of all 2008 Simulation Grants and award amounts are not specified but will depend on the number and quality of applications received with realistic budgetary justification. |
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