Research Grant Application
Since 2006, Saving tiny Hearts Society (StHS) has been working to fulfill its mission of raising seed money for grossly under-funded, lifesaving grass roots research of congenital heart defects (CHD’s).
These research grants are intended to fund early stage science with unique hypotheses fostering the next generation of congenital heart defects and related pediatric heart disease research, thus creating a strong foundation of preliminary evidence to make scientific advancements.
As a private, not-for-profit source of funds for scientists studying congenital heart defects (CHD) and related pediatric heart diseases, the Saving tiny Hearts Society focuses its funding on investigator-initiated, peer-reviewed proposals. This process ensures that researchers propose projects they believe are ready to be tackled with the available knowledge and techniques. This intellectual freedom encourages discovery in areas that scientists believe are most likely to determine hidden causes and discover cures to prolong, improve and save the lives of all children afflicted with congenital heart defects and related pediatric heart diseases. Proposals can be basic science, translational, or clinical in nature. Proposals focused on the impact of COVID-19 on CHD and related pediatric heart diseases are also invited.
Timeline
- Full Application Due: March 17th, 2025 by 11:59pm (CST)
- Review Panel: ~ May 2025
- Grant Start Date: June 1st, 2025
- Annual Saving tiny Hearts Gala: November 2025
Submission
Full Applications should be emailed as one cumulative PDF document by midnight CST on the due date via email to the Liaison to the Medical Advisory Board, Dr. Loren Wold.
Any questions regarding completion of the Application should be directed to Medical Advisory Board Chair, Dr. Farah Sheikh.
Quick Q&A
What are the funding limits?
Applicants may request up to a maximum of $100,000 (US) for one year.
Are there any eligibility restrictions?
Independent research faculty may be employed at institutions located anywhere in the world. All proposals must be in English. Funding cannot cover indirect/administrative costs.