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 and Weill Cornell Medicine.
Eligibility
This program will start July 1, 2027 and end June 30, 2028. Applicants must have completed medical school and have a passion for pursuing heart failure research.
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for our one-year Scholars Program, please email the following to [email protected] by Sept. 30, 2026:
- A biographical sketch detailing your experience and accomplishments. Refer to grants.nih.gov for guidance.
- A personal statement including your heart failure research interests, goals, and how our program may align with 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
- Sept. 30, 2026: Application due
- October – November 2026: Interview phase
- November 2026: Decision notification
- July 2027: 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].
