AVF-BSCI Translational Research Grant

AVF-BSCI Translational Research Grant

Award Amount: $85,000 over two years

Focus Areas:
Original translational research project in venous disease addressing one or more of the following:

Nonthrombotic venous obstruction

Venous thromboembolism

Superficial venous insufficiency

Required Research Components:

Human subject requirement: Patient-oriented research involving human subjects or with tissue of human origin

Address delivery of appropriate care to appropriate patients and/or translate new clinical data into clinical decision making

Eligibility

• Residents and fellows in a training program
• Physicians who have completed their training within the past 10 years
• Applicants who have not previously received this award
• The 2024 AVF-BSCI Translational Research Grant accepts submissions from International as well as US-based researchers
• Either the applicant or their mentor must be an AVF Member at the time of submission
• Awardee is expected to join the AVF and maintain membership for the duration of the grant period

What the Grant Funds

• Direct research-related costs
• Travel expenses to attend the annual AVF meeting to accept the award and provide annual progress reports
• Does NOT pay for indirect costs to the researcher's university or facility
• Boston Scientific (BSCI) will separately reimburse expenses for mandatory visit to Boston Scientific's corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility during first 12 months

Requirements

• Awardee must attend the AVF Annual Meeting to receive the award
• Awardee must attend subsequent two Annual Meetings to provide Year 1 preliminary report and Year 2 final report (mandatory)
• Progress update and budget report required every 6 months
• Awardee agrees to visit Boston Scientific's corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility during first 12 months of grant award (mandatory requirement; expenses reimbursed separately by BSCI)
• Attestation that applicant is not excluded by Office of the Inspector General from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or other Federal health care programs
• Institution must provide signed W-9 prior to initial disbursement
• All residents and fellows must include letter from Program Director confirming two-year commitment
• No-cost extension permitted on case-by-case basis with written request and approval

Diversity

The American Venous Forum is committed to providing a culturally diverse educational environment and equal opportunities for all members. Applications from veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, minorities, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.

Contact

Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-855-VENOUS1 (1-855-836-6871)