SVS Foundation Student Research Fellowship
The intent of the fellowship award is to further the student’s education and introduce the student to the application of rigorous scientific methods to clinical problems and underlying biologic processes important to patients with vascular disease.
- UCSF, US
- minimum 2 month participation, maximum 12 month participation
- $3,000 award and a two-year complimentary subscription to the Journal of Vascular Surgery
- Application Due February 1, 2024
Successful applications are hypothesis-focused and achievable in the research period proposed. Projects supported by this award include basic science and translational research conducted by a vascular surgeon-scientist mentor as well as clinical research projects conducted under the auspices of a mentor experienced in clinical research.
The SVS member who sponsors the student is expected to supervise the research project during the scholarship period. All scholarships are awarded with the understanding that the sponsoring SVS member accepts full responsibility for the project and the completion of a final report at the conclusion of the project. This responsibility also includes assisting with the experimental design designated in the application. An individual SVS member may sponsor only one student application per year. Residents and fellows may not sponsor a student.
For questions, email SVSFoundation@vascularsociety.org or telephone 800-258-7188.
Application Due February 1, 2024
Using the online application submission site, students will provide the following information:
- Student/Project/Sponsor information
- Research Plan
- Student’s NIH Biosketch or Curriculum Vitae
- SVS Member Sponsor’s NIH Biosketch or Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of support for the student from SVS Member Sponsor
