Fellowships in International

11 fellowships at 4 institutions.

Institutions: AATS Foundation, EACTS Francis Fontan Fund and The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (STS), Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery (JATS), The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (The Society of Thoracic Surgeons)

Multi-specialty Upcoming

Carolyn E. Reed Traveling Fellowship Award

The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (The Society of Thoracic Surgeons)

Host institution varies, International · Training completed within one year of selection (duration defined by applicant)

Travelling Fellowship

Deadline: 15 September 2027 (next window 1 July – 15 September 2027)

General Thoracic Upcoming

Douglas Mathisen Traveling Fellowship in General Thoracic Surgery

The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (The Society of Thoracic Surgeons)

Host institution varies, International · Up to 4 weeks

Travelling Fellowship

Deadline: 15 September 2027 (next window 1 July – 15 September 2027)

Adult Cardiac Upcoming

Every Heartbeat Matters Valve Fellowship

AATS Foundation

Selected host institution, International · Up to 3 months

Travelling Fellowship

Deadline: Next opening date not announced

Adult Cardiac Upcoming

Michael J. Davidson Structural Heart Fellowship Award

The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (The Society of Thoracic Surgeons)

Host institution varies, International · 6 months or 1 year

Clinical Fellowship

Deadline: 15 September 2027 (next window 1 July – 15 September 2027)

Adult Cardiac Upcoming

Nicholas Kouchoukos Award (Traveling Fellowship in Thoracic Aortic Disease)

The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (The Society of Thoracic Surgeons)

Host institution varies, International · Up to 4 weeks (within one year)

Travelling Fellowship

Deadline: 15 September 2027 (next window 1 July – 15 September 2027)

Congenital Upcoming

Robert L. Replogle Traveling Fellowship Award

The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (The Society of Thoracic Surgeons)

Host institution varies, International · Up to 4 weeks

Travelling Fellowship

Deadline: 15 September 2027 (next window 1 July – 15 September 2027)

Adult Cardiac Closed

Advanced Robotic Cardiac Surgery Fellowship

The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (The Society of Thoracic Surgeons)

Fellow's home institution with STS mentor-sponsor programme visit, International · Programme of training plus first 15 cases within 6 months

Advanced Skills Fellowship

Deadline: 15 September 2026

Multi-specialty Closed

JATS Overseas Fellowship 2026

Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery (JATS)

North America or Europe host centre (awardees based in Japan), Japan · About 3 months

Travelling Fellowship

Deadline: 7 January 2026 (2026 cycle closed)

Congenital Closed

Marc R. de Leval Fellowship

AATS Foundation

Institution selected by recipient, International · 2–3 months

Travelling Fellowship

Deadline: 2026 cycle closed

Multi-specialty Closed

Thoracic Surgery Foundation & Francis Fontan Fund International Travelling Fellowship

EACTS Francis Fontan Fund and The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (STS)

Host institution varies, International · 4–16 weeks

Travelling Fellowship

Deadline: 15 September 2026 (window 1 July – 15 September 2026)

Multi-specialty Closed

Thoracic Surgery Foundation & Francis Fontan Fund International Travelling Fellowship in Partnership with LACES

EACTS Francis Fontan Fund and The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (STS)

Host institution varies, International · 4–10 weeks

Travelling Fellowship

Deadline: 15 September 2026 (window 1 July – 15 September 2026)