[National Institutes of Health](https://www.nih.gov/)

June 1, 2026 (Estimated)

Not yet specified; details to be announced in the official NOFO.

Supports expansion of an international cardiac surgery research platform, advancing clinical trials and implementation science to improve cardiovascular health.

This is a forecasted opportunity; applications are not yet being accepted.

--- ## Description The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) intends to release a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for cooperative agreements supporting the expansion of an international cardiac surgery research platform. The initiative aims to broaden the platform’s scope beyond interventional cardiology and peri-operative care to include additional heart, lung, blood, and sleep (HLBS) research areas such as dissemination and implementation science, circadian medicine, and mechanistic science. The enhanced platform will foster collaboration among academia, small businesses, professional societies, foundations, and international research entities to develop and accelerate innovative techniques, technologies, devices, pharmaceutical and bioengineered products, and strategies for improving the health of adults with cardiovascular disease and related neurologic complications. Additionally, the platform will serve as a centralized resource for training the next generation of clinical trialists and implementation researchers. Applications are not being solicited at this time; this advance notice is intended to provide potential applicants with ample time to establish collaborations and develop responsive projects. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated application due date: June 1, 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award ceiling and floor: Not yet specified - Estimated total program funding: Not yet specified - Funding details will be provided in the forthcoming NOFO. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - State governments - County governments - Independent school districts - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized) - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - Small businesses Cost sharing or matching is not required. --- ## Application Process - Applications are not yet being accepted. - This is a forecasted opportunity; a full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will be published with detailed instructions and requirements. - Interested investigators are encouraged to begin developing collaborations and project concepts now. --- ## Additional Information - The initiative is designed to leverage broad stakeholder engagement and investment to accelerate research and improve health outcomes in cardiovascular disease. - Training and capacity building for clinical trialists and implementation researchers will be a central component. - The platform will support research in innovative technologies and strategies for dissemination and implementation in cardiovascular care. --- ## External Links - [Program Forecast on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359182) - [National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)](https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Affiliation | |--------------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | Kathleen Fenton, M.D., M.S. | [kathleen.fenton@nih.gov](mailto:kathleen.fenton@nih.gov) | 301-221-7865 | Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, NHLBI |

Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network (CTSN) Linked Clinical Research Centers

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