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Heart Failure Research Institute

Two NYP employees discussing information on the whiteboard
Two NYP employees discussing information on the whiteboard

Scholars Program

The Heart Failure Research Institute at NewYork-Presbyterian is pleased to offer an annual Scholars Program for rising researchers in the field. This one-year program is geared toward individuals interested in conducting heart failure research under the guidance of an expert.

We will select up to two scholars—one Snyder & Granader Family Cardiomyopathy Scholar and one Peter and Margaret Sullivan Cardiomyopathy & Advanced Heart Failure Scholar—for each cycle. Scholars will be hired by NewYork-Presbyterian for the duration of their program and will partner closely with colleagues at both Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medicine.

 

Eligibility

  • Applicants must have completed medical school
  • A passion for pursuing heart failure research
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens*

*Visa sponsorship may be considered in future recruitment cycles

 

How to Apply

If you’re interested in applying for our one-year Scholars Program, please email the following to [email protected] by September 30, 2024:

  • A biographical sketch detailing your experience and accomplishments. Refer to grants.nih.gov for guidance
  • A personal statement including heart failure research interests and goals and how our program may fit into these goals
  • Two letters of reference – one from a mentor and one from someone you’ve worked with in the past three years

 

Application Timeline

  • September 30, 2024: Application due
  • October – November 2024: Interview phase
  • November 2024: Decision notification
  • July 2025: Program begins

 

Program Details

Scholars who are accepted into our program will participate in a range of activities to help them grow their research and learn from renowned cardiac experts. As a Heart Failure Research Institute scholar, you will:

  • Conduct heart failure research with oversight from a clinical mentor
  • Analyze and interpret research data and present findings
  • Participate in an ongoing artificial intelligence collaboration with Cornell Tech and Cornell Bowers CIS
  • Stay up to date with advancements in heart failure research, incorporating relevant findings into ongoing projects
  • Share research findings through publications, presentations, and other methods
  • Attend clinical conferences, meetings, and weekly heart failure education sessions

For questions about the Scholars Program or the Heart Failure Research Institute, please reach out to [email protected].