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APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026 AWARD PERIOD ARE CLOSED.
Application for the 2027 award year will open in
October 2026 and will close in March 2027.
Please check in around the beginning of October for details.
The John C. Sable Memorial Heart Fund, Inc., of the New York State Independent Order of Odd Fellows, is continuing our Grant-In-Aid to help further the education of a Physician in the field of Heart Research.
The John C. Sable Memorial Heart Fund, Inc., of the New York State Independent Order of Odd Fellows, is continuing our Grant-In-Aid to help further the education of a Physician in the field of Heart Research.
The general rules of eligibility for the grant are as follows:
The general rules of eligibility for the grant are as follows:
2026 Grant #1: The applying physician has completed at least two years of residency or is engaged in a fellowship training program with a career goal of serving as a cardiovascular specialist (cardiology, cardiac surgery, vascular medicine, and vascular surgery).
2026 Grant #2: An early stage faculty member (a physician who is within 3 years of completing their formal postgraduate training) who is actively engaged in cardiovascular research at an academic medical center.
For both grants: For research involving human subjects or related data, applicants must state the status of Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval at the time of application. The John C. Sable Committee’s score may be affected by the stage of IRB approval; if pending, this will be weighed against the applicant’s remaining training time to ensure fair consideration relative to applications with active IRB approval.
The candidate must currently work within New York State.
Each candidate is required to submit a short letter informing us of their research project. This letter of application is to include curriculum vitae. The candidate must have the approval (by letter of recommendation) from the Director of their Cardiology training/research program.
The applicants must be available to attend the presentation of the award at the John C. Sable dinner event. Date to be determined each year.
A complimentary meal will be provided to the award winner and a guest. Additional guests are welcome to attend at a nominal cost. Hotel Accommodations will be provided to recipient for one night, if required.
Applications are to be mailed via Certified Mail to:
John C. Sable Memorial Heart Fund, Inc., 357 Gregory St, Rochester, NY 14620.
We will also accept applications in PDF format at jcsheartfund@gmail.comA consulting Cardiologist will review all applications.
The recipients of the Grant-In-Aid will be notified on or after May 15, 2026.
The recipients must provide quarterly progress reports on their project to the John C Sable Heart Fund.
In 2026, we will be awarding two grants in the amount of $25,000.00 each and paid quarterly over the course of one year.
In accordance with the John C. Sable Bylaws, 100% of this grant must be used for research purposes. 0% of this grant is allowed for administrative fees.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Please mail or email the following documents:
A short letter informing us of your research project
Your curriculum vitae
An approval letter of recommendation from your Director of Cardiology training/research program
Email: jcsheartfund@gmail.com
Postal Mail - Certified Mail only:
John C. Sable Memorial Heart Fund, Inc.
357 Gregory St
Rochester, NY 14620
The 2026 awards ceremony will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026 at
Teoronto Odd Fellows Lodge, 357 Gregory St, Rochester, NY 14620 at 5 PM
More details available on the Events page.
If you are applying, please reserve this date for the ceremony.
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