Vascular Cures' Wylie Scholar Program

Vascular Cures is accepting applications for the Wylie Scholar Program to support outstanding young vascular surgeon-scientists who combine active patient care with academic research. Stony Brook University can nominate ONE faculty member for the award.

Please see below for details. If you are interested in applying, you must submit the internal competitions form byMonday, January 25, 2021. The competition code for this program is LC20214.

WHAT DOES IT FUND: The award may be used to support research in the following areas: basic science, translational, clinical research, outcomes/health services research, teaching, community service, and patient care.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must hold a full-time faculty appointment as a vascular surgeon with active privileges at a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education in the United States or the Committee for the Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools in Canada. The following conditions also must be met:

• The candidate must hold a valid and current certification from the American Board of Surgery, or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, in general surgery or vascular surgery.
• The candidate must be an active, practicing clinical vascular surgeon.
• The candidate must present convincing evidence of rigorous research training and significant research accomplishments to date.
• The candidate must not be currently funded by a career development award from the National Institutes of Health, Veterans Affairs, American Heart Association, or similar extramural funding agencies. Concomitant awards similar in size to the Wylie Scholar (e.g. from professional societies such as the American College of Surgeons) must be disclosed and will be considered on an individual basis.
• The candidate must prepare and present a challenging research plan to be completed during the term of the award.
• The candidate must have a research mentor who will be an additional resource for his or her research.
• The Chairman of the Department of Surgery must guarantee that the candidate will have 40% protected time available to devote to the research investigation, as well as facilities, equipment and resources to execute the proposed studies.
• The candidate is expected to participate in the Vascular Cures Wylie Scholar award event each year during their research grant tenure. This includes participating in a scientific interchange with Vascular Cures Board of Directors and donors. Up to $1,800 of the annual stipend may be used for travel expenses and one night of lodging.

AWARD: $50,000 per year for up to 3 years

SPONSOR DEADLINE: March 1, 2021