SVS Awards and Scholarship
The Society for Vascular Surgery and the SVS Foundation offer a variety of awards and scholarships for medical students, residents, researchers and vascular surgeons. View the SVS Foundation Awards and Grants here.
SVS Awards and Scholarships
Excellence in Community Practice Award
Accepting submissions through Nov. 9.
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Excellence in Community Practice Award (formerly the Excellence in Community Service Award) is an honor the SVS bestows on a member who has exhibited outstanding leadership within his or her community as a practicing vascular surgeon.
SVAC Presentation Award
Accepting submissions through Nov. 9.
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Section on Vascular Ambulatory Care (SVAC) Presentation Award is to recognize vascular surgeons who have completed clinical research projects in an OBL or ASC practice.
SVAC Research Seed Grant
Accepting submissions through Nov. 9.
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Section on Vascular Ambulatory Care (SVAC) Research Seed Grant’s goal is to provide vascular surgeons with funds for research for actionable insights, quality improvement, and patient care. This grant supports research conducted in OBLs or ASCs and outpatient vascular practices.
International Scholars Program
Accepting submissions between Nov. 30 - Jan. 13, 2027, at 3:00 p.m. CT
This program provides scholarships to qualified young vascular surgeons from countries outside North America. The four scholarships, the amount of (US) $5,000 each, provide the scholars with an opportunity to participate in the Vascular Annual Meeting® and to visit clinical, teaching and research facilities in the United States and Canada.
SVS General Surgery Resident/Medical Student Vascular Annual Meeting Travel Scholarship
Accepting submissions between Nov. 30 - Jan. 13, 2027.
This scholarship is designed to support medical students and general surgery residents with an interest in vascular surgery by facilitating their attendance at the SVS Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM). The program offers a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge advancements in vascular disease treatment and research while fostering professional growth.
Lifetime Achievement Award
The submission period is now closed.
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor SVS bestows on one of its members. Selection for this honor recognizes an individual’s outstanding and sustained contributions to the profession, SVS, and their exemplary professional practice and leadership.
Medal for Innovation in Vascular Surgery
The submission period is now closed.
The SVS Medal for Innovation in Vascular Surgery honors individuals whose contributions have had a transforming impact on the practice or science of vascular surgery.
YSS Visiting Professorship
The submission period is now closed.
The YSS Visiting Professorship scholarship provides a $1,000 travel stipend and $1,500 honorarium for one visiting professorship per year. Recipients will be selected by the YSS Award Selection Committee.