Webinar Overview

Master the federal grant landscape: Decode Research Project Grants (R01s), Career Development (K) Awards, and recent policy changes to secure your essential research funding.

Join ACC's Academic Cardiology Member Section for part one of a webinar series focusing on supporting researchers at every career stage. The inaugural session focuses on obtaining federal grants – the bedrock of a successful academic cardiology career. Designed for all career levels, this one-hour event will feature three expert faculty members who will provide actionable, experience-based strategies on the entire grant process, covering specific funding mechanisms and offering critical insights into recent shifts in federal funding policy, particularly those seen since the new administration took office. The session is structured with 45 minutes of focused presentations followed by a dedicated 15-minute live Q&A to address your specific questions. Secure the knowledge needed to successfully compete for the most important federal research dollars and advance your academic career.

Key Objectives/Learning Outcomes:

1. Differentiate between key federal funding mechanisms, specifically R01 and K Awards, to align with personal career goals.
2. Apply practical strategies and best practices for successfully writing and submitting a competitive R01 grant application.
3. Analyze the impact of recent changes in federal funding policies and adapt their research priorities accordingly.
4. Develop an informed strategy for securing and sustaining federal research dollars throughout their academic cardiology career.

Webinar Participants

Speaker - Howard J. Eisen, MD, FACC
Speaker - David J. Whellan, MD, FACC
Speaker - Allison G. Hays, MD, FACC

Credit Information

No credit is being offered for this webinar.