HEART Platform Clinical Research Fellowship
The Heart Failure Efficacy and Research Trial (HEART) Platform is a multicenter, randomized platform study designed to improve outcomes for patients with heart failure. This innovative trial infrastructure enables the simultaneous and sequential evaluation of multiple interventions across the spectrum of heart failure, from acute decompensation to chronic ambulatory management. By establishing a perpetual clinical trial infrastructure, HEART aims to transform how therapeutic interventions are developed and evaluated in heart failure, ultimately accelerating the delivery of effective treatments to patients. The HEART Platform is led by Principal Investigator Dr. Justin Ezekowitz.
The HEART Platform Clinical Research Fellowship provides essential financial support to University of Alberta graduate trainees dedicated to advancing cardiovascular clinical research. Administered by the Canadian VIGOUR Centre (CVC) within the HEART Platform, the program is specifically tailored for scholars focused on the design, implementation, and evaluation of clinical trials. Under the guidance of one or more CVC faculty mentors, fellows engage in high-impact research initiatives as part of the HEART platform aimed at directly enhancing the standards of cardiovascular clinical care.
Eligibility
- Registered in (or confirmed eligible) for a full-time, thesis-based graduate program (Masters or PhD) in a health-related discipline, or in a medical residency at the University of Alberta at the time of application.
- Currently engaged in research relevant to the design, implementation, or evaluation of clinical trials that enhance cardiovascular clinical care.
- Applicants must not have exceeded two years of Master’s study or five years of PhD study at the time of the application deadline (excluding official leaves of absence).
- This fellowship cannot be held in conjunction with any other full stipend award of equal or greater value. However, successful applicants are encouraged to apply for alternate or supplementary funding.
Program Length
12-month term, starting September 2026 (or earlier depending on availability).
Funding
Each fellowship is valued up to $50,000 annually, and issued as a monthly bursary based on University and Research Administration Services (RAS) policies and procedures.
How to Apply
- Confirm Faculty Support: Before beginning the application, candidates must contact and secure formal support from their CVC faculty supervisor(s).
- Complete Online Application: Submit your full application and attachments via the application button below.
Application Deadline
Wednesday July 15, 2026 | 11:59 PM MST
If you have any questions about the HEART Platform Fellowship Program or the application process, please reach out to our administrative coordinator at cvcschlr@ualberta.ca.
