NOW OPEN: Apply for Research Grants in Cutting-Edge Cardiothoracic Topics

Published 07 November 2025
  • Advanced Heart Failure & Transplantation
  • Advanced Lung Failure & Transplantation
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Applications for four ISHLT research grants are now open. These grants cover a wide range of topics in advanced heart and lung failure:

  • ECP immunomodulation in cardiothoracic transplantation
  • Innovations in pediatric heart transplantation
  • Using molecular biomarkers and AI in heart transplantation
  • Support for trainee researchers

These grants will be awarded at ISHLT2026 in Toronto next April and applications will be accepted until 20 January, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET / 21 January, 2026 at 03:59 UTC.

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