The Jennifer Luft Emerging VTE Clinician Research Award funds early-career research focused on patient-centered venous thromboembolism care and outcomes, supported by the National Blood Clot Alliance.
Funder: National Blood Clot Alliance
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $20,000 for a one-year patient-oriented VTE research project
Summary: Supports early-career researchers and clinicians advancing patient-centered venous thromboembolism (VTE) care and outcomes.
Key Information: Eligibility limited to early-career U.S.-based investigators within 10 years of training; not open to associate professors or prior awardees.
The Jennifer Luft Emerging VTE Clinician Research Award, established by the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA), recognizes exceptional early-career scientists and clinicians dedicated to advancing patient-oriented research in venous thromboembolism (VTE). The award honors the legacy of Jennifer Luft and aims to foster innovative research projects that improve care, quality of life, and outcomes for VTE patients, with a particular emphasis on shared decision-making, access to care, and addressing health disparities. The award is designed to support research that is grounded in patient needs and to encourage the next generation of clinical leaders in thrombosis.