SCA Research Grants
SCA Research Grants support investigators and trainees conducting cardiothoracic and vascular research, including pilot studies, to improve patient care and build research independence.
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Funder: Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA)
Due Dates: September 17, 2026 (Optional LOI) | October 19, 2026 (Applications open) | December 3, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Joyce Wahr: up to $37,500/year for two years | Cahalan: up to $75,000/year for two years | In-Training: $15,000 for one year
Summary: Supports cardiothoracic and vascular research, including pilot studies that develop investigator independence and improve patient care.
Key Information: SCA membership is required at application; PIs with active NIH or other national/international peer-reviewed grants exceeding $50,000/year are ineligible.
Description
The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists supports research on cardiovascular disease, cardiac surgery, and perioperative care through its research grants program. Funded work spans clinical care and biological mechanisms, including cardiac function, coagulation, monitoring, postoperative complications, and recovery. Recent projects have examined precision-guided treatment of vasoplegia, immune mechanisms in heart failure, and goal-concordant care in adult ECMO centers.
For 2027, the instructions list Joyce Wahr Starter, Marianne & Michael Cahalan, and In-Training awards, while the program announcement specifically promotes Joyce Wahr Starter applications. The Research Committee prioritizes Joyce Wahr proposals generating supportive or pilot data for larger projects or new investigations. It also favors projects independent of other pending extramural support, or distinct components of larger projects that develop the applicant’s independence from another PI.
