Vascular Cures Wylie Scholar Program

Vascular Cures Wylie Scholar Program Vascular Cures' Wylie Scholar Program provides financial assistance to outstanding surgeons at the early stage of their careers, to help them develop as academic vascular surgeon-scientists. Vascular Cures has advanced breakthrough research since 1982. We've established a group of 16 surgeon-scientists at 13 institutions around the country who are transforming patient care. Vascular Cures' initial research investment of $8 million has enabled another $42 million in funding —producing $50 million for research. The Wylie Scholar Program has created a network of talented academic surgeons, many of whom have become leaders in vascular surgery and research at major medical centers throughout North America.  Vascular Cures will award each Wylie Scholar $50,000 per year for up to three years, subject to an annual review by the committee. As of 2013, the award is co-sponsored by the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS).  The maximum award available for any Scholar is $150,000. Payment of awards will be made to the candidate’s institution, and the institution will be responsible for disbursing all funds and for the administration of the grant. Vascular Cures does not pay indirect costs. The award may be used for, but is not limited to: teaching, basic or clinical research, community service, and patient care. Throughout the duration of the program, Wylie Scholars will periodically be evaluated by thei...
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