Spirit of Collaboration – ESTS/WGTS Scanlan Family Travelling Scholarship 2027

Call for Applications – 2027

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is delighted to continue its partnership with Scanlan International, promoting education, professional development, and international collaboration among thoracic surgeons worldwide.

Together, we are pleased to announce the 2027 ESTS/Women in General Thoracic Surgery (WGTS) Scanlan Family Travelling Scholarship.

Through this initiative, Scanlan International will provide USD 5,000 in funding to support the participation of two women thoracic surgeons at the 35th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery, taking place in Zurich, Switzerland, from 30 May to 1 June 2027.

The scholarship aims to:

• Provide financial support for travel and participation in the ESTS Annual Conference 2027.

• Recognise and encourage the contributions of women surgeons to the field of general thoracic surgery.

• Promote professional development, international networking, and knowledge exchange.

• Foster global collaboration and create opportunities for women surgeons to connect with the international thoracic surgery community.

Eligibility Criteria

The scholarship is open to women thoracic surgeons from Low- or Middle-Income Countries, as defined by the World Bank classification.

Applicants must be members of ESTS.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents:

• Proof of ESTS membership

• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• A personal statement (maximum 500 words) outlining their professional aspirations, motivation for attending the conference, and how the scholarship would contribute to their career development.

Application Deadline

30 November 2026

Applications should be submitted by email to:

Zlatka Mitreva
Projects Administrator, ESTS
zmitreva@kenes.com

Scholarship Recognition

The two selected recipients will be formally acknowledged during the ESTS Annual Conference 2027 in Zurich, providing an opportunity for recognition and visibility within the international thoracic surgery community.

A Shared Commitment to the Future of Thoracic Surgery

This continued collaboration between ESTS and Scanlan International reflects a shared commitment to supporting the next generation of women thoracic surgeons by expanding access to education, fostering meaningful professional connections, and creating opportunities for international exchange and career advancement.

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