The Heart & Stroke New Investigator (NI) award provides salary support to individuals who have clearly demonstrated excellence during their doctoral and post-doctoral training in cardiovascular or cerebrovascular research. At the time of submission, the applicant must have a full-time appointment at the Assistant Professor level or above in Canada. The applicant should clearly demonstrate the potential to become an independent investigator. Applications for this award must be supported by the university or institution at which the applicant will conduct the proposed research program. The university or institution is expected to guarantee the applicant appropriate academic rank and to provide adequate space and facilities for the investigatorÔÇÖs research, commensurate with the status of the individualÔÇÖs experience and level of support from Heart & Stroke. The applicant must have an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.