Who We Are


The Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) is dedicated to supporting postdoctoral fellows and faculty in advancing their research through comprehensive proposal development and strategic research development services. Our team, composed of experienced research professionals, provides guidance to investigators at all stages of the funding process, from initial conceptualization to final submission.

CVI offers a range of resources, including individualized proposal development support, expert editing, and project management assistance to enhance the clarity, impact, and competitiveness of submissions. We also provide strategic research development services, helping researchers identify funding opportunities, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, and align their proposals with institutional and sponsor priorities.

Whether you are a postdoctoral fellow seeking early-career funding or a faculty member pursuing large-scale, multi-investigator grants, we are here to support you.



Services & Who We Support


Our team provides services tailored to meet the needs of trainees PIs along each stage of developing their proposal. The list below details our most common research and proposal support activities. For more information, contact cvi_grants@stanford.edu to discuss how we can best support your needs.

We support PI and trainee members of the Cardiovascular Institute at all career stages.



Our Team


Amanda Chase, PhD
Associate Director of Strategic Research Development

Yamini Dwarakanath, MHA
Research Development Specialist



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