The UAB Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy is dedicated to fostering the mission of academic medicine through our training program. Many of our faculty have benefited from dedicated, protected research time during their training. We feel that time to focus on literature review, study design, grant submission, data abstraction and manuscript preparation will prepare each trainee to pursue a career in academia. Opportunities exist to receive formal post doctoral degrees. For those who ultimately choose to pursue private practice, this time can still be valuable for lifelong learning skills and ability to critically appraise data.
Below are several programs offered at UAB and examples of other outside grant opportunities in the vascular surgery community. There are also opportunities in basic science research labs within the Department of Surgery. Click here for more information about department research.
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VA Quality Scholars Program
A two-year position for residents, fellows, or practicing clinicians from any medical or surgical specialty (MD). Time to obtain MSPH or equivalent degree provided. Positions for pre and post doctoral nursing are also available. Mentorship and protected time are provided for teaching, research and scholarship. Funding to attend national meetings provided.
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Society for Vascular Surgery Sponsored Awards and Scholarships
The SVS has several awards and scholarships available to support vascular surgery trainees, from travel awards to research scholarships.
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Society for Vascular Surgery Conference Trainee Award
The SVS Foundation supports the award for trainees presenting their research at the annual Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC).
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American College of Surgeons Resident Research Grant
The American College of Surgeons is offering two-year resident research scholarships. Eligibility for these scholarships is limited to the research projects of residents in surgery or a surgical specialty. These scholarships are supported by the generosity of Fellows, Chapters, and friends of the College, to encourage residents to pursue careers in academic surgery.
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Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society Resident Awards
One $12,500 grant for basic/translational science, educational, clinical or health outcomes research will be awarded during the VESS annual winter meeting in 2022. The VESS/Medtronic Resident Research Award is specifically designed to help residents in training initiate projects during protected academic development time that will lead to future academic potential toward extramural funding for basic or clinical research.