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VESS Travel Award

Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society

Award Guidelines

The primary purpose of the VESS Travel Award is to provide the recipient with the opportunity to visit one (or more) vascular surgery centers of excellence. The visit is intended to stimulate academic inspiration and to foster the development of fraternal fellowship in vascular surgery. Achievement of these objectives will enhance the vascular surgery career of a VESS member recipient. This award is not intended to support specific research interests but rather to assist the award recipient in a unique opportunity for travel and professional exchange.

Requirements for Consideration

A candidate submitting documentation for consideration for selection must furnish:

An up-to-date curriculum vitae
A 1000-word (no more than 2 pages) essay describing the travel plan objectives and how these link with the candidate’s career goals.
One letter of recommendation. This may be sent from the freestanding clinic or division head, or the chairman of the department of surgery of the institution in which the candidate holds a faculty appointment.
Recommend at least one letter of support from the target host institution(s) describing how their institutional experience supports and aligns with supporting the candidates travel plan objectives and career goals.
Required documentation should be combined into a single PDF Document for submission.

Time Line for Travel & Report to Committee

Travel must be completed within 12 months of receipt of funds. A 1000-1500 word report detailing your experience and how the experience has contributed to your career goals should be prepared and forwarded to the Chairman of the VESS Grants & Scholarships Committee within 15 months of receipt of funds. You will be required to present this report at the VESS Annual Winter Meeting following report submission.

Financial Support

The generosity of our industry partners, has facilitated the establishment of this VESS Travel Award. The award will cover up to $5,000 for expenses of travel, research and clerical help. The award monies may not be used for any other purpose. Recipient is required to turn in travel receipts prior to the presentation at the 2022 VESS annual meeting.

Application

The required materials as indicated above in “Requirements for Consideration” should be sent electronically to the VESS Administrative Office, to vess@administrare.com. The deadline for receiving applications is September 6, 2024. The award will be announced during the 2025 Annual Winter Meeting. It is expected that the winning candidate will be present to accept the award.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

Early Career Investigator Award (~$22,500)

This grant supports basic/translational, clinical, education, or health outcomes research for vascular surgery investigators within 5 years of completing training (or senior trainees). It’s explicitly designed to help launch independent projects that fuel extramural funding applications. Recipients must commit protected research time and have divisional support.
VES SocietyWeill Cornell Medicine Research

Indicator of success:
This award is often the first external academic recognition for young investigators—building momentum toward larger grants like NIH K awards. Past laureates have leveraged it into robust research careers, signaling high productivity and funding potential.
VES Society

Travel Award (up to $5,000)

Facilitates visits to centers of excellence, fostering mentorship, collaboration, and exposure to advanced clinical and academic environments. Ideal for early-career academic faculty within 10 years of training.
VES SocietyInstrumentl

Indicator of success:
Receiving this reflects a strategic approach to career development—investing in peer networks and institutional learning that often translate to leadership roles and innovation in one’s own program.
VES Society

Resident Research Award (~$12,500)

Targeted at surgical residents, this grant provides seed funding for research during protected academic time, aiming to develop investigators early in their careers.
Weill Cornell Medicine Research

Indicator of success:
Grant recipients typically establish early academic track records, with projects leading to presentations, publications, and competitive fellowship or grant applications.

Other Recognition

Best Paper Awards at VESS annual meetings highlight excellence in research presentation and scholarship.

Research Fellowship Programme: A two-year structured pathway involving the VESS Research Consortium—guided by mentors and focused on peripheral arterial disease.
VES Society

These awards and programs enhance visibility, credibility, and networking opportunities essential for academic advancement.

Summary Table: How VESS Awards Predict Career Success

Award/Program	Career Stage	Why It Predicts Success
Early Career Investigator Award	Early career faculty or trainees	Kickstarts independent research; platform for larger grants
Travel Award	Early-career	Enhances mentorship, collaboration, and strategic learning
Resident Research Award	Surgical residents	Builds publication track record and research foundations
Research Fellowship	Trainees	Provides structured mentorship and long-term research development
Best Paper Award	All stages	Reflects peer recognition and communication excellence

Real-World Impact Examples

Dr. Jean Marie Ruddy received the Early Career Faculty Award, which enabled her to develop preliminary data leading to an NIH K08 career development award.
VES Society

These recognitions are more than honors—they’re inflection points that frequently lead to additional funding, leadership, and academic productivity.

In summary:
Receiving support or recognition through VESS—whether via research grants, travel awards, research fellowships, or early-career recognition—is a strong predictor of long-term success in academic vascular surgery. These awards provide essential validation, mentorship, and resources that fuel impactful careers.

Specialties

Vascular Surgery

Eligibility Requirements

Be an active member of the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society within the first ten years of practice after completing vascular surgery training.
Be committed to an academic career in vascular surgery and have obtained an academic appointment in a medical school or freestanding clinic devoted to excellence in medical education.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 203 Washington St., PMB 311 Salem, MA 01970

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