AVF-NIH/NHLBI Research Grant

Program Description:
The AVF is looking to provide supplemental funding to an individual who receives a National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), National Institutes of Health (NIH) Mentored Patient-Oriented or Mentored Clinical Scientist award. The NHLBI K08 and K23 awards support a three, four, or five-year period of supervised research experience. The AVF award provides $25,000 support over and above funding offered by the NHLBI K08/K23 award.

Eligibility

• Must have received an NHLBI K08 or K23 award from the National Institutes of Health
• Proposed research must have intrinsic research importance to venous and lymphatic disease
• Research must serve as a suitable vehicle for training in the methodology, theories, and conceptualizations necessary for a well-trained independent researcher

Award Mechanism

• Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (K08)
• Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (K23)
• Awards made for up to five years duration
• It is anticipated that up to one award will be made each fiscal year, subject to the receipt of sufficiently meritorious applications and the availability of AVF funds

Application Process

To be considered for the AVF supplemental funding, please submit the following:

1. A proposal for funding which includes a budget
2. An electronic copy of your K08/K23 application

Submit to: AVF Review Committee via [email protected]