Alfred Bove DAN Research Grant for Cardiac Health in Scuba Diving

Award Amount: Up to US$250,000 total over five years; up to US$50,000 per year

Focus Areas

The grant aims to fund research on:

• Possible adverse effects of scuba diving in divers with pre-existing heart conditions
• Methods of screening for increased risk of fatalities due to cardiac causes
• Possible preventive interventions

Rationale

Among divers, cardiac health remains an important risk factor. Through this grant, DAN seeks to elevate its support for research that has the potential to increase dive safety and prevent dive injuries and fatalities resulting from cardiac events.

Eligibility

• Both single-year and multi-year projects are eligible
• Funds may be used to sponsor one or several projects

About the Grant

The grant was established in memory of Dr. Alfred Bove, a cardiologist and dive medicine specialist who contributed significantly to the field of dive medicine over a career spanning more than 40 years. Dr. Bove was particularly passionate about studying cardiorespiratory fitness and fitness to dive.

Award Announcement

Successful applicants will be notified once the selection process is complete. DAN formally announces awards at the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society Annual Scientific Meeting (June 2020 announcement mentioned).

How to Apply

1. Submit applications with proposals to DAN
2. Application deadline: May 1, 2020 (based on 2020 announcement; current deadlines unknown)
3. Notification: Successful applicants will be notified once the selection process is complete
4. Public announcement: Award announced at the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society Annual Scientific Meeting

Application Details

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