First Nations Research

Heart Foundation is proud to award a First Nations CVD Grant each year.

This funding opportunity aims to support projects focused on producing high-impact improvements in cardiovascular health among First Nations people. It also includes funding for an introductory research role for a First Nations person. The role should be embedded within the project, with mentoring and guidance provided by the project’s Chief Investigator. The goal is to encourage and sustain First Nations researchers within the cardiovascular health research community.

Recipients of the First Nations CVD Grant (formerly called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Award) are showcased below, along with other research grants awarded by the Heart Foundation with a focus on First Nations health.