Catalyst Award for Research Support
Awarded at the discretion of the TSF Research Committee to individuals who submit a full application for a TSF research award and meet the eligibility criteria thereof. To be considered, applicants must score highly enough on initial review for their application to be discussed on the live Research Committee call. One cannot apply directly for this award. Rather, it is awarded at the discretion of the Research Committee to full research award applicants whose work shows great promise. Awards of up to $20,000 per year for up to two years are granted to support the award recipient.
Award Overview and Eligibility
Awarded at the discretion of the TSF Research Committee to individuals who submit a full application for a TSF research award and meet the eligibility criteria thereof.
To be considered, applicants must score highly enough on initial review for their application to be discussed on the live Research Committee call. One cannot apply directly for this award. Rather, it is awarded at the discretion of the Research Committee to full research award applicants whose work shows great promise.
Awards of up to $20,000 per year for up to two years are granted to support the award recipient.
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TSF is dedicated to supporting cardiothoracic surgeons at every career stage. Don’t miss out—submit your application by September 15 to be considered in the upcoming award cycle.

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