The New Investigator (NI) program is a salary award to support new investigators who have demonstrated excellence in their doctoral and post-doctoral training and wish to establish their own independent research career. Salary awards provide an added incentive for researchers to continue or begin their program of cardiovascular or cerebrovascular research within Canada. At the time of submission, the applicant must have a full-time appointment at the Assistant Professor level or above in Canada. At the time of submission, no more than five years may have passed since the date of the first faculty appointment at the Assistant or Clinical Assistant Professor level. Applications for this award must be supported by the university or institution at which the applicant will conduct the proposed research program. The applicant must have an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree. Three letters of recommendation are required. Please visit the award's website for more information about the award itself and the required documents.