Surgical Fellowship Grant

Surgical Fellowship Grant

Funder: The Foundation for Surgical Fellowships (CA, US)
Website: surgicalfellowships.org

Program Overview

The Foundation for Surgical Fellowships awards grants to support post-graduate surgical fellowship training in minimally invasive surgical disciplines.

Eligible Disciplines

• MIS General Surgery
• Bariatric Surgery
• MIS General/Bariatric Surgery
• Colorectal Surgery
• Thoracic Surgery
• Hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) Surgery
• Robotic-focused fellowships within any of the above disciplines

Eligibility Requirements

• Institutional Eligibility: Institutions with programs accredited by The Fellowship Council
• Alternative Accreditation: Certain fellowship programs with ACGME-accreditation that do not receive CMS funding may also be considered
• Geographic Scope: Currently funds institutions in the United States only
• Fellowship Focus: Fellowship training must be primarily minimally invasive
• Quality Standards: Institutions will be ranked based on meticulous quality and demonstrated excellence in surgical practice, training, and scholarly activities; dedication to the Foundation's mission of fostering surgical innovation

Robotics Fellowship Grant Requirements

To be considered for a robotic-focused fellowship grant:
• Each fellow in the program must have a minimum of 50 cases performed using a dual console in the last academic year
• Combined case volume for all primary faculty administering training must be at least 75 cases performed as a console surgeon in the last academic year
• Programs are evaluated first within their specialty, then for robotics caseload

Award Details

• Maximum Award: Up to $20,000 per fellowship position (varies by year based on funds raised and number of applications)
• Payment Schedule: Grant funds are awarded in two payments during the funded fellowship year (November and May), contingent on program submission of case logs and other requirements on time
• Award Notification: Notifications sent approximately 90 days from application close date

Allowed Uses of Funds

Grant funds may only be used for:
• Fellow salary and benefits
• Travel expenses for no more than one surgical society meeting or conference attendance per fellowship year

Prohibited Uses of Funds

Funds cannot be used for:
• Administrative overhead
• Malpractice insurance
• Capital equipment purchases
• Computer hardware or software
• Cellular phones or related charges
• Parking fees
• Meals
• Any purpose other than MIS fellowship training as specified in the original application

Multiple Applications

• Fellowship programs may apply for multiple awards in a given specialty in one application
• Program directors applying for fellowships in different disciplines must submit a separate application for each discipline
• Awarding of one position does not ensure that all positions will be funded

Tax Status

Whether the fellowship grant is taxable depends on the institution's tax designation. Applicants should consult with their institution's accounting department or tax professional for definitive advice.

Contact Information

Email: grantsupport@surgicalfellowships.org