Early-Career Development Grant for Echo Scientists (EDGES)
Forecasted
Early-Career Development Grant for Echo Scientists (EDGES) supports early-career scientists’ innovative cardiovascular ultrasound research to address clinical gaps and advance echocardiography.
Browse similar grants
Funder: ASE Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application due)
Funding Amounts: Three awards of up to $25,000 each for approximately one year, plus $1,500 travel support
Summary: Supports early-career scientists conducting innovative research that addresses clinical gaps in cardiovascular ultrasound imaging.
Key Information: The PI must be an active ASE member, generally within seven years of completing training; advanced fellows transitioning to faculty are welcome.
Description
The ASE Foundation’s EDGES program supports early-career cardiovascular imaging scientists as funding opportunities decline. It aims to advance echocardiography through technical development and new applications that meet increasingly complex patient needs. Research may address new imaging technologies, novel diagnostic approaches or populations, ultrasound therapy, workflow automation, or patient and practitioner safety. No specific research theme is prioritized.
Projects need not complete an entire scientific goal, but should make substantial progress toward aims that can underpin further extramural or industry/investor funding. The program emphasizes clinical impact, innovation, scientific rigor, and career development. It also encourages partnerships among physicians, veterinarians, sonographers, engineers, and data scientists. At the PI’s request, experienced ASE scientists may provide an external mentoring committee to support the transition to future funding.
