AVF-JOBST Clinical Research Grant

The deadline for applications is September 4th, 2026.

Overview

The 2027 AVF-JOBST Clinical Research Grant provides $85,000 over two years to support original clinical research focused on:

Venous diseases
Lymphatic diseases
Lipedema

Priority will be given to projects addressing:

Prevention of disease and disease progression
Diagnosis of disease
Management of these conditions, particularly through compression therapy

The grant is funded and administered by the American Venous Forum (AVF) through a competitive, confidential peer-review process.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Have a doctoral degree (MD, DO, PhD, DNP, DPM, DPT, PharmD)
MD/DO: Be a resident or fellow in a U.S.-based training program, or a physician within 10 years of completing training
Other doctorates: obtained their doctorate degree in the past 10 years. Be currently based in the United States
Not have previously received this award
Medical students and pre-doctoral candidates are not eligible.

Funding and Reporting Requirements

The grant supports direct research-related expenses and travel to the AVF Annual Meeting to:

Accept the award
Present a Year 1 progress report
Present a Year 2 final report

Indirect institutional costs are not permitted.

Awardees must submit:

Progress and budget reports every six months
Formal disbursement requests with itemized invoices matching the approved budget

A no-cost extension may be considered on a case-by-case basis with written approval from the AVF Research Committee, Research Council Chair, and Board of Directors.

Additional Requirements

Residents and fellows must include a letter from their Program Director confirming:

A two-year commitment to the project
Protected research time during the grant period

Applicants must attest in their cover letter that they are not excluded by the Office of the Inspector General from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or other Federal healthcare programs
The awardee’s institution must provide a signed W-9 before initial disbursement

Attendance at the AVF Annual Meeting for all three years (award presentation, Year 1 update, and Year 2 final report) is mandatory.

Application Materials

Applicants must submit the following PDFs through the online application portal:

Completed application form (PDF version)
Completed application form (Word version)
Applicant curriculum vitae
Mentor curriculum vitae
Letter of support from the mentor/sponsor confirming available resources and institutional support

If neither the applicant nor mentor is currently an AVF member, a membership application must be submitted prior to the grant application.

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AVF-JOBST Grant History

Mr. Conrad Jobst dedicated his life and expertise to the development of gradient compression garments to better relieve the symptoms of venous disease. Born in Germany, Conrad was both a mechanical engineer and inventor. Mr. Jobst suffered from venous insufficiency that prompted his development of an original line of elastic “stockings” that has now evolved into an extensive portfolio of advanced wound care and compression therapy products for the treatment of venous and lymphatic diseases.

In 1950, Conrad Jobst founded JOBST in Toledo, Ohio. In 1957, after Conrad’s death, his wife Caroline Jobst successfully grew the business. In the 1980’s, Caroline played an influential role in the early years of the American Venous Forum. In 1995, in association with the American Venous Forum, JOBST initiated the AVF-JOBST Grant in Venous and Lymphatic Diseases to further Conrad’s and Caroline’s legacy of innovation.

AVF-JOBST Clinical Research Grant Funding

The AVF-JOBST Clinical Research Grant will be funded and administered by the AVF. The Grant will provide $85,000 over two years to a project chosen through a competitive and confidential peer-reviewed selection process. The grant will provide funding for direct research-related costs and travel expenses to attend the annual AVF meeting to accept the award and provide annual progress reports on the study. The awardee will be required to provide a progress update and budget report every 6 months. The grant award WILL NOT pay for indirect costs to the researcher’s university or facility.

The American Venous Forum seeks to advance knowledge, excellence, and innovation in venous and lymphatic health through education, research, and public advocacy.

In 1995, the AVF, in collaboration with JOBST, initiated the JOBST Research Grant in Venous and Lymphatic Diseases. For more than 26 years, the research developed by grant recipients has helped advance the understanding and treatment of venous and lymphatic diseases.

AVF-JOBST Clinical Research Grant Winners

View a list of previous Jobst Grant Award recipients here.