Robert L. Replogle Traveling Fellowship Award
The Thoracic Surgery Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
This traveling fellowship supports the continuing education of a deserving young faculty surgeon or resident committed to treating congenital heart disease in neonates, infants, children, and adults. The award funds travel to another institution to learn novel techniques, adapt innovative technology, or foster collaboration, with the goal of advancing congenital heart surgery at the recipient’s home institution.
Eligibility
- Congenital heart surgeons within the first 7 years of completing an ACGME-accredited congenital heart surgery fellowship (or equivalent outside the U.S.) who are certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) or its equivalent by the grant start date.
- Fellows enrolled in an ACGME-accredited congenital cardiac surgery fellowship program at the time of application.
- Cardiothoracic surgery residents who have matched at an ACGME-accredited congenital cardiac surgery fellowship.
Award Amount
Awards of up to $10,000 for up to four weeks will be granted. The first payment (75%) will be disbursed in February 2025, with the remaining 25% issued upon completion of a satisfactory progress report approved by the TSF Replogle Award Committee. Funds are intended to cover travel and living expenses during the sabbatical period.
Application Requirements
- Biographical Information
- Personal Goal (100 words)
- Career Goal (500 words)
- Education Environment at Host Institution (750 words)
- Sponsor/Mentor Information
Required Application Materials
- Completed online application
- Applicant’s CV
- Sponsor/Mentor’s CV
- One (1) Letter of Support from the host institution sponsor, confirming:
- Availability of an adequate training environment/educational experience for the proposed training
- Agreement to serve as mentor
- Budget (approximate breakdown of funding costs)
Timeline
- Application Open: July 1, 2026
- Application Deadline: September 15, 2026
- Applicants Notified of Award or Regrets: December 2026 – January 2027