AVF Career Development Award
The AVF Career Development Award from the American Venous Forum funds early-career researchers conducting innovative studies in venous and lymphatic disease.
Funder: American Venous Forum
Due Dates: September 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: $25,000 total for a 1-year project (no indirect costs; no PI salary support)
Summary: Supports early-career researchers in venous and lymphatic disease to establish independent research careers.
Key Information: AVF membership and a letter from your Program Director confirming protected research time are required.
Description
The AVF Career Development Award, offered by the American Venous Forum, provides $25,000 in direct research support for early-career investigators conducting research in venous and lymphatic disease. The award is designed to help promising researchers build a foundation for future independent research and to encourage high-quality, hypothesis-driven projects that advance understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of venous and lymphatic disorders. The program specifically aims to foster innovation and support the next generation of leaders in this field.
