Women Surgeons in Low & Middle Income Countries Award

This award was established in 2016 to enable a woman surgeon in a low or middle income country to attend a surgical meeting, participate in a workshop or other career development or educational opportunity.

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AWS Foundation Grant Application Process

The AWS Foundation offers grants to support women surgeons from low- and middle-income countries in pursuing educational or professional development experiences that advance their surgical knowledge, skills, and/or leadership/administrative capabilities.

Criteria:

• AWS members and non-members can apply.
• Submission of a personal statement/letter outlining the request.
• Submission of a full budget including any additional outside funding required
• Submission of three letters of recommendation attesting to your experience and qualifications.
• Submission of an up-to-date CV/Biosketch.

Each recipient will receive up to $2,000 in travel and lodging reimbursement for the educational opportunity or meeting. 

Application Requirements:
Applicants must submit the following materials:

• Description of the proposed experience, including its objectives, relevance to professional growth, and anticipated impact.
• Supporting documentation, such as an acceptance or invitation letter from the hosting institution or organization.
• Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) outlining academic and professional background.
• Detailed budget specifying all anticipated expenses and any other sources of funding.

Post-Award Requirements:
At the conclusion of the experience, recipients are required to submit:

• A narrative report describing the experience, outcomes, and lessons learned. This report should be suitable for publication on the Foundation’s website or in promotional materials.
• Photographs, if available, to accompany the narrative and illustrate the experience.

Application Deadline:
All application materials must be received by September 15 each year.

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