Early Career Research Awards

To date the CVRI has awarded $260K in pilot grants!

2024 Funding Opportunity Announcement
2024 Application
Submission Deadline - February 23
Award notice - May 1

Historical Research Awards

CVRI is broadly inclusive of investigators at UVM
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d exists to foster cardiovascular research.

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Throughout all CVRI activities, we focus on developing the next generation of scientists and a significant portion of our resources goes to financial support of this critical activity.

Nelson Discusses National Academy of Sciences Election, Research on WCAX

May 27, 2019 by Jennifer Nachbur

(MAY 27, 2019) University Distinguished Professor and Chair of Pharmacology Mark Nelson, Ph.D., was interviewed by local CBS affiliate WCAX-TV about his recent election to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences and the research that earned him the recognition and support to become a member.
(MAY 27, 2019) University Distinguished Professor and Chair of Pharmacology Mark Nelson, Ph.D., was interviewed by local CBS affiliate WCAX-TV about his recent election to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences and the research that earned him the recognition and support to become a member. Watch a video clip of the story.

Nelson was also featured in a May 29th Seven Days article, titled “UVM Neural Scientist Mark Nelson Elected to National Academy of Sciences.”

Upcoming Events!

Rising Star Visiting Professor
Antentor Hinton, Jr, PhD

CAREER DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR & LUNCHEON
Creating a Culturally Competent and Humble Laboratory Environment: Mentoring for Safety and Inclusivity
Thursday, May 9, 2024 | Noon - 1:00 pm
400 Conference Room | Health Science Research Facility UVM

MEDICINE GRAND ROUNDS
The Role of MICOS in Mitochondrial Integrity: Insights from Cardiac, Skeletal Muscle, and Kidney Function
Friday, May 10, 2024 | 8:00 - 9:00 am
Davis Auditorium | University of Vermont Medical Center

ECAC Science Policy Panel
Understanding Policy: How Advocacy Complements Research and Clinical Care
Featuring* 
Senator Virginia “Ginny” Lyons, Vermont State Senator
Tina Zuk, American Heart Association
Prospero Gogo, MD, University of Vermont Medical Center 
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Monday, May 20, 2024 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Hotel Vermont | Van Ness Room
*The University of Vermont does not endorse this candidate or organization or any other candidate or organization in connection with this or any other political campaign or election
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CVRI Support

Have a cardiovascular speaker you'd like to bring to campus?

Information on CVRI Co-Sponsorship of Cardiovascular Seminars can be found on the Application for Visiting Professor Funding.

Internal Grant or Biosketch Review

CVRI provides internal review of grant applications and biosketches to support cardiovascular research. E-mail CVRI for more information.  *NOTE: The request for internal review must be made at least 6 weeks before the submission deadline. Please include the funding mechanism to which you are applying for.

CVRI Travel Awards

CVRI travel awards are available to support trainees and junior investigators presenting abstracts at regional and national scientific meetings.  These competitive awards are for reimbursement of presentation-related expenses of up to $2,000 and offered on a limited rolling basis throughout the academic calendar year; more details can be found on the application for funding.

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Medical Student Opportunities

Complete the request for CVRI mentorship form  with your specific research interests and inquiry for current mentorship opportunities.  Be sure to review CVRI's Board of Directors,  Distinguished Investigators and Early Career Advisory Committee roster as a starting point for research interests.  

David Schneider Harry Dauerman

The CVRI seeks to highlight excellence in research and to foster the next generation of cardiovascular researchers.  As such, the CVRI Board of Directors has recently selected Harold Dauerman, MD for designation as CVRI Distinguished Investigator!
Image: David Schneider, MD, Harold Dauerman, MD

2023_09 Osama Harraz Bloomfield Professor in CV Research

Congratulations to Osama Harraz, PhD, Bloomfield Early Career Professor in Cardiovascular Research!
Image: Dean Richard Page, M.D., Osama Harraz Ph.D., Martin Bloomfield M.D., David Schneider M.D.