These awards are non-renewable. This grant program supports highly promising beginning scientists in their progress toward independence by encouraging and adequately funding research projects that can serve to bridge the gap between completion of research training and readiness for successful competition as an independent investigator. At the time of application applicants should possess a MD, PhD, DO or equivalent doctoral degree. These awards are non-renewable. The purpose of this award is to stimulate investigations that will support the development of better stroke preventive measures and better stroke interventions in the future.
Support is available for basic and clinical studies.
At the time of application applicants should possess a MD, PhD, DO or equivalent doctoral degree. The principal investigator is expected to be independent. The objective of this award is to support investigations into the determinants of outcomes that are directly relevant to patients and to the study of how such outcomes can be best optimized. Outcomes research focuses upon the end results of healthcare the tangible and quantifiable manifestations of disease upon patients and society and the determinants of these outcomes. This research initiative is intended to advance the field of outcomes research so that higher quality care to patients with or at risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke can be achieved.