Sarns Terumo Perfusion Education Fellowship Award
This traveling fellowship facilitates the continuing education of a deserving Board-certified perfusionist who is committed to expanding cardiovascular perfusion education and knowledge base. The $10,000 award, for up to four weeks, is to be used for travel to another institution for the purpose of learning unique techniques, simulation approaches, and opportunities to adapt innovative technology to further the progress and care of cardiothoracic surgery patients at the recipient’s home institution. The successful applicant will have a record of excellence in training, leadership and achievement. They will have secured a position at an institution or group practice capable of providing continued growth and development in the realm of cardiovascular perfusion education.
Purpose
The purpose of this traveling fellowship is to facilitate the continuing education of a deserving board-certified perfusionist committed to expanding cardiovascular perfusion education and knowledge base. The award is to be used for travel to another institution for the purpose of learning unique techniques, simulation approaches, and opportunities to adapt innovative technology to further the progress and care of cardiothoracic surgery patients at the recipient’s home institution. The successful applicant will have a record of excellence in training, leadership, and achievement. He/she will have secured a position at an institution or group practice capable of providing continued growth and development in the realm of cardiovascular perfusion education.
Eligibility
Board-certified Perfusionists (or the international equivalent) are eligible for this award.
Award Amount
Awards of up to $10,000 for up to a two-week visit will be granted to support a perfusionist for this fellowship. The first award payment will be made in February 2025 (75%) and the second and final installment (25%) will be made upon completion of a satisfactory progress report, to be approved by the TSF Board of Directors. This award of up to $10,000 will be used to defray the travel and living expenses for the sabbatical period.
Required Application Materials
- Biographical Information
- Sponsor/Mentor Information
- Personal Goal (100 words or less)
- Career Goal (500 words or less)
- Education Environment at Host Institution (750 words or less)
- Applicant's Curriculum Vitae (CV) or NIH Biosketch
- Mentor's Curriculum Vitae (CV) or NIH Biosketch
- Letter of Support from Sponsor/Mentor. The letter should confirm:
- (a) the availability of adequate training environment/educational experience that will provide the proposed training, and
- (b) his or her agreement to serve as mentor
- Budget (approximate breakdown of funding costs)
- Headshot Photograph
- Optional: Additional Letters or Support
Timeline
- Application Open: July 1, 2024
- Application Deadline: September 15, 2024
- Applicants Notified of Award or Regrets: December 2024 - January 2025
See full award timeline here.
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