STS-ASCVTS Aortic Summit Conference Scholarship
The STS–ASCVTS Aortic Summit 2026 scholarships will provide a $1,000 or $500 stipend to cardiothoracic surgeons who demonstrate financial need or academic merit to support attendance at the premier aortic meeting in Asia, taking place November 13–14, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan. Scholarship funds may be used toward conference registration, lodging at a host hotel, or travel-related expenses, including airfare. To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must submit a scientific abstract to the meeting.
Purpose
The STS–ASCVTS Aortic Summit 2026 scholarships will provide a $1,000 or $500 stipend to cardiothoracic surgeons who demonstrate financial need or academic merit to support attendance at the premier aortic meeting in Asia, taking place November 13–14, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan. Scholarship funds may be used toward conference registration, lodging at a host hotel, or travel-related expenses, including airfare.
Course Description
Co-presented by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (ASCVTS), this meeting marks the second joint meeting of the two societies and will consist of two full days of presentations and discussions focused on the diagnosis and treatment of thoracic aortic lesions, including endovascular approach. View the event website here.
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiothoracic surgery residents, and medical students planning to pursue training in cardiothoracic surgery who demonstrate financial need or academic merit. Applicants must submit a scientific abstract to the meeting to be considered for the scholarship.
Award Amount
The award amount will be paid to awardees upon arrival at the conference. Scholarship funds are intended for use toward conference registration, lodging in a host hotel, or travel-related costs including airfare.
$1,000 Abstract Presenter Scholarships
TSF will offer 15 $1,000 scholarships to presenters of the top abstracts accepted to the 2026 ASCVTS/STS Asian Aortic Summit. This scholarship will be open to cardiothoracic surgeon, cardiothoracic surgery resident, and medical student presenters. TSF will award these scholarships based on STS and ASCVTS’s determination of the top 15 abstracts.
$500 Travel Grants
Additionally, TSF will provide travel grants of $500 to support the attendance of cardiothoracic surgery residents and medical students at the Aortic Summit. This travel grant will be open to applicants training in the Asian region who also demonstrate financial need. TSF will review applications and determine travel grant recipients.
Timeline
Applications Open: April 1, 2026
Applications Close: August 20, 2026
Conference Dates: November 13-14, 2026
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