2016 International Scholars Program
Award
Winning scholars receive a $5,000 stipend, which is presented during the International Reception on June 8, 2016, to defray travel costs and living expenses associated with the trip.
Scholars also receive complimentary registration to the 2015 Vascular Annual Meeting, which includes all lectures, demonstrations, exhibits and postgraduate courses.
How to Apply
A completed application and all supporting documentation must be received by June 14, 2015. Materials should be emailed to the membership staff at membership@vascularsociety.org.
List of Required Application Materials:
(Application and accompanying materials must be in English)
• Letters must be submitted on sponsor's official company letterhead
• One letter of recommendation must be from the chair of the department in which they hold an academic appointment or a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery who resides in the applicant’s country
• The letter from the chair or SVS member must include a specific statement detailing the nature and extent of the teaching and other academic involvement of the applicant
• List of publications
• Three completed publication reprints of your choice
• Abstracts are acceptable, but full manuscripts preferred
• Curriculum Vitae of no more than 10 pages
• Headshot/photograph
Download the International Scholars Application [PDF]
Selection Criteria
To qualify for consideration by the selection committee, all of the following requirements must be fulfilled:
• Applicant must be a graduate of a school of medicine.
• Applicants must be no older than 40 in the year they submit their application.
• Applicants must submit their applications from their intended permanent location. Applications will be accepted for processing only when the applicants have been in surgical practice, teaching, or research for a minimum of one year at the intended permanent location, following completion of all formal training (including fellowships and scholarships).
• Applicants must have demonstrated a commitment to teaching and/or research in accordance with the standards of the applicant’s country.
• Applicants must have at least one year and a maximum of 5 years teaching experience. Applicants whose careers are in the developing stage are deemed more suitable. Those applicants who are serving in senior academic appointments will be excluded.
• The International Scholars Award must be used in the year for which it is designated. It may not be postponed.
• Must have strong proficiency in English to benefit fully.
• An unsuccessful applicant may reapply only twice and only by completing and submitting a new application form, together with updated supporting documentation.
Selection and Notification
Applications are reviewed by the International Relations Committee. All applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision in August 2015.
Questions
Please contact membership staff at membership@vascularsociety.org or 312-334-2323.