What is the purpose of the Direct Grant Program?
Atlanta-based Enduring Hearts (EH) launched in 2013 with a mission to fund research to increase longevity and improve the quality of life for pediatric heart transplant recipients.
What are the specific areas of research that will be considered for funding?
Enduring Hearts seeks to fund projects for up to 2 years that have a combination of the best science, innovation, and potential for impact. Optional third year for clinical studies must be applied for at the time of application. For more details about specific mission aligned research priorities and frequently asked questions (FAQs) please visit Direct Grants FAQs.
2024 LOI Process and Schedule
The LOIs are due on June 17, 2024. Invitations to submit a full application will be sent on July 26, 2024.
Award Amount
The Direct Grant Award will fund $25,000-$150,000, including indirect costs, for two (2) years. Optional third year for clinical studies must be applied for at the time of application.
All applicants for the Direct Grant Award must submit an LOI through our online application portal: Apply Here
Instructions:
LOIs should be single-spaced and formatted in 11-point font with 1-inch margins. All applicants will first submit an LOI to be reviewed by the Scientific Advisory Committee, which consists of experienced investigators, and lay reviewers.
Applicants will be notified via email if they are invited to submit a full application.
The LOI itself is limited to two (2) pages maximum. Areas of research in pediatric heart transplant that with Enduring Hearts priorities.
LOI must include:
1. Identifiers
Title of project
Name, address, email, and telephone number of the Principal Investigator(s)*
Names, titles, and institution of other key personnel – ex. mentors
List of participating institution(s) including address
2. Lay summary
1/2 - 2/3 page
The applicant should be aware that lay reviewers are involved in the review and scoring process. Describe your work in a way that it will be understood by people who do not have scientific or medical backgrounds. Be clear and avoid technical and scientific terms when possible. It might help to imagine that you are explaining your work to a new acquaintance who does not work in the science field. (Between a 10th and 12th grade level)
3. Research Project
1 – 1.5 pages
Scientific summary, including key details, such as a brief background and rationale, hypothesis, specific aims, summary of methods, data sources and anticipated results section that includes significance and alignment with EH priority(s) listed below. Refer to the FAQs site for a more in-depth description of EH priorities.
*The PI (only) should also submit his/her NIH bio-sketch (up to 4 pages; not counted in the 2-page LOI limit).
LETTER OF INTENT should not include proprietary information as it will be made available to members of the EH Board.
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