NHLBI Bench to Bassinet Program Administrative Coordinating Center (U01)
Funding Opportunity RFA-HL-16-004 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites applications to participate as the Administrative Coordinating Center (ACC) for the NHLBI Cardiovascular Development Consortium (RFA-HL-15-013) and NHLBI Pediatric Cardiac Genomics Consortium (RFA-HL-15-012). These consortia compose a NHLBI translational program in pediatric cardiovascular disease called the Bench to Bassinet Program (B2B). The B2B was launched by the NHLBI in 2009 as a novel approach to break through the major barriers of translational research, identify the causes of h...
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - November 4, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: funding

American Federation for Aging Research Research Grants for Junior Faculty
Deadline: December 15, 2014 AFAR provides up to $100,000 for a one- to two-year award to junior faculty (M.D.s and Ph.D.s) to conduct research that will serve as the basis for longer term research efforts. AFAR-supported investigators study a broad range of biomedical and clinical topics including the causes of cellular senescence, the role of estrogen in the development of osteoporosis, the genetic factors associated with Alzheimer's disease, the effects of nutrition and exercise on the aging process, and much more. Since 1981, over 690 AFAR Research Grants have been awarded. The Program The major goa...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 28, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Federation for Aging Research Source Type: funding

New Investigator Awards in Alzheimer's Disease
New Investigator Awards in Alzheimer's Disease Deadline: December 15, 2014 Funded by The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, the major goal of this partnership program is to support important research in areas in which more scientific investigation is needed to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The program also serves to encourage junior investigators in the United States and Israel to pursue research and academic careers in the neurosciences, and Alzheimer's disease in particular. Projects in basic and translational research related to Alzheimer's dis...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 28, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation/American Federation for Aging Research Source Type: funding

Glenn/American Federation for Aging Research Scholarships for Research in the Biology of Aging
The deadline for applications for the 2015 awards is January 15, 2015. It is a well-known fact that America’s population is aging dramatically – it is estimated that 20% of the population will be 65 years of age and older by 2030.  This aging population poses unique scientific and medical challenges that must be met if people are to live long, healthy, and productive lives.  Significant research findings in the biology of aging can lead to advances that help people live longer and healthier lives. In order to continue to attract new generations of talented investigators, the Glenn/AFAR Sc...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 28, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Glenn Foundation for Medical Research/American Federation for Aging Research Source Type: funding

AMA Foundation Seed Grant Research Program
Submission deadline: December 5, 2014 The AMA Foundation established the Seed Grant Research Program in 2000 to encourage medical students, physician residents and fellows to enter the research field. The program provides grants to supports medical students, physician residents, and fellows in conducting small research projects. With a generous contribution from Genentech, Inc., in 2015 the AMA Foundation will be awarding research grants of up to $2,500 in the areas of cardiovascular/pulmonary diseases and pancreatic cancer and $5,000 in the area of neoplastic diseases. Eligibility and funding restrictions...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 15, 2014 Category: Research Authors: AMA Foundation Source Type: funding

11th Global CardioVascular Clinical Trialists Forum Young Investigator Grant
Deadline: 20 October 2014 The 11th Global CardioVascular Clinical Trialists Forum (CVCT) will take place for the first time in the US on December 5-7, 2014. It will be exceptionally hosted at the French Embassy in Washington DC. Do you want to participate in a direct exchange with the world's leading experts in cardiovascular clinical trials? Are you mapping out your career as a trialist? CVCT Forum encourages knowledge sharing between participants, familiarizing practitioners and young investigators with the science of clinical trials from protocol design to result interpretation. By far, the Glob...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 8, 2014 Category: Research Authors: 11th Global CardioVascular Clinical Trialists Forum Source Type: funding

Studies in Neonatal and Pediatric Resuscitation (R01)
Funding Opportunity Number: PA-14-350 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: HealthIncome Security and Social ServicesCFDA Number: 93.865Eligible Applicants State governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governmentsSpecial district governmentsIndependent school districtsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Public housing authorities/Indian housing authoritiesNative American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Nonprofits havin...
Source: Grants.gov - September 26, 2014 Category: Research Tags: Health Income Security and Social Services Source Type: funding

Studies in Neonatal and Pediatric Resuscitation (R01)
Funding Opportunity PA-14-350 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to stimulate research on a wide range of topics related to neonatal and pediatric resuscitation. Possible topics may include, but are not limited to: fetal-neonatal transitional cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology, optimizing steps of resuscitation, management of third stage of labor and its effect on the fetus, resuscitation of children with malformations, effect of resuscitation on long-term outcomes and post-resuscitation practices. Applications can include epidemiological studies, studies...
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - September 25, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: funding

NHLBI Announces Availability of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for RFA-HL-15-012 "Pediatric Cardiac Genomics Consortium (PCGC)(UM1)" and RFA-HL-15-013 "Cardiovascular Development Consortium (CvDC)(UM1)"
Notice NOT-HL-14-235 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - September 4, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: funding

Feigenbaum Cardiovascular Student Travel Grant
The American Society of Echocardiography Education and Research Foundation (ASEF) is pleased to announce the availability of a travel grant for a sonography student enrolled in an accredited CAAHEP cardiovascular ultrasound program.  The travel grant program is designed to provide partial financial support to sonography students who would otherwise be unable to attend the ASE 26th Annual Scientific Sessions in Boston, MA, June 13-16, 2015, or any other 2015 educational course directly sponsored by ASE.  A complimentary registration fee is included with the travel grant award, along with a one year student me...
Source: ScanGrants feed - August 28, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Society of Echocardiography Education and Research Foundation Source Type: funding

UltraEcho, Ltd. Cardiovascular Student Travel Grant
The American Society of Echocardiography Education and Research Foundation (ASEF) is pleased to announce the availability of a travel grant for a sonography student enrolled in an accredited CAAHEP cardiovascular ultrasound program.  The travel grant program is designed to provide partial financial support to a sonography student who would otherwise be unable to attend the ASE 26th Annual Scientific Sessions in Boston, MA, June 13-16, 2015, or any other 2015 educational courses directly sponsored by ASE.  A complimentary registration fee is included with the travel grant award, along with a one year student ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - August 28, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Society of Echocardiography Education and Research Foundation Source Type: funding

American College of Cardiology Foundation/William F. Keating, Esq. Endowment Career Development Award
Application Deadline: September 22, 2014 The purpose of the award is to recognize and provide financial support for research efforts by outstanding your cardiovascular scholars. This award is to encourage junior faculty in the early phases of their careers in the field of cardiology. The award will provide one junior faculty member with a year of research support. Preference will be given to applications focusing on hypertension and/or peripheral vascular disease. Eligibility: Applicants eligible for the award are those who: Will hold rank of instructor or assistant professor at the time of the initiation ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - August 26, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American College of Cardiology Foundation Source Type: funding

American College of Cardiology Foundation/Merck Research Fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Cardiometabolic Disorders
Deadline: September 22, 2014 Four one-year fellowships will be awarded to support research in adult cardiology. Preference is given to individuals who have had no more than two years of prior full-time experience either in clinical or basic research. Recipients will be expected to pursue a full-time project in clinical research during their year of supported training. Research Focus: In selecting applications, proposals addressing CVD and Cardiometabolic disorders are encouraged. Included are proposals that address pathophysiology, molecular genetics, metabolic abnormalities leading to cardiovascular disease, ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - August 26, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American College of Cardiology Foundation Source Type: funding

Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association 2015 Annual Symposium Scholarship
Each year, PCNA allocates a portion of its resources to support scholarships for members to attend the PCNA Annual Symposium. Selection for this scholarship will be based on academic and career achievement as well as financial need. This scholarship will cover full conference registration fees and materials. Criteria To be eligible for this scholarship, one must: Be a current member or join PCNA Provide current CV Demonstrate financial need Agree to provide PCNA with a report within six (6) months after the conference describing the impact this program had made on your education, research, prac...
Source: ScanGrants feed - August 19, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association Source Type: funding

Robert M. Berne Distinguished Lectureship of the American Physiological Society Cardiovascular Section
The Robert M. Berne Distinguished Lectureship of the APS Cardiovascular Section ($1,000 plus complimentary registration to the 2015 EB meeting) is in honor of one of the most distinguished members of the Cardiovascular Section, Robert M. Berne, whose research focused on the local chemical regulation of tissue blood flow, with an emphasis on understanding the role of adenosine and how it elicits vasodilation. This award is presented to a emerging leader in cardiovascular research whose current research is particularly stimulating, such that the presentation of this work would contribute to interest in, and growth of, t...
Source: ScanGrants feed - August 18, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Physiological Society Cardiovascular Section Source Type: funding