Sylvia Wolff Research Grant Fund

Goal: To foster research that will advance the treatment of atrial fibrillation

Awards: $50,000 for two years; 2-3 unique grants will be funded each year 

Eligibility: Preference will be given to junior faculty (MD, PhD, MS, or equivalent within five years of initial faculty appointment at assistant professor or instructor level) with a sponsoring mentor (associate professor or professor), but more advanced faculty can apply. 

Subject Areas: atrial fibrillation-related stroke, atrial fibrillation prevention, new diagnostic and monitoring technologies for heart rhythm disturbances, novel treatments for atrial arrhythmias, imaging. 

•           Not more than five pages 

•           Lay summary and health impact 

•           Background, hypothesis and specific aims 

•           Methods • Research Plan 

•           Statistical Assessment Plan (SAP) 

•           Documentation of Good Research Practices Training 

•           Budget 

•           Future Plans - How this project is part of a larger goal and future funding options 

 

•           Accompanying letter of recommendation from Division or Department chief/chair 

•           Statement of support from research mentor 

•           Current CV (NU FSM format) of applicant 

•           Current NIH bio sketch of applicant and mentor(s) 

•           All applications are to be submitted by December 19, 2025

•           Funding announcements: January 2, 2026

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