Sarns Terumo Perfusion Education Fellowship Award

About the Fellowship

This traveling fellowship supports a board-certified perfusionist committed to expanding cardiovascular perfusion education and knowledge. The award enables travel to another institution to learn unique techniques, simulation approaches, and innovative technology, with the goal of advancing patient care at the recipient’s home institution.

Eligibility

• Board-certified Perfusionists (or the international equivalent) are eligible.

Award Details

Awards of up to $10,000 will be granted to support a perfusionist for a visit of up to two weeks. The award is disbursed in two installments:

• 75% in February 2026 (first payment).
• 25% upon completion of a satisfactory progress report, approved by the TSF Board of Directors.

The funds are intended to defray travel and living expenses during the sabbatical period.

Application Requirements

• Biographical Information
• Sponsor/Mentor Information
• Personal Goal (100 words or less)
• Career Goal (500 words or less)
• Education Environment at Host Institution (750 words or less)
• Applicant's Curriculum Vitae (CV) or NIH Biosketch
• Mentor's Curriculum Vitae (CV) or NIH Biosketch
• Letter of Support from Sponsor/Mentor, confirming:
  • Availability of an adequate training environment/educational experience.
  • Agreement to serve as mentor.
• Budget (approximate breakdown of funding costs)
• Headshot Photograph
• Optional: Additional Letters of Support

Timeline

• Application Open: July 1, 2026
• Application Deadline: September 15, 2026
• Applicants Notified of Award or Regrets: December 2026 – January 2027