How To Enter

The August 28, 2020 submission deadline has passed. Winner(s) will be announced in November 2020.

Registration Process

Participants are invited to send an optional letter of intent to nhlbi_challenge@nhlbi.nih.gov briefly describing their anticipated approaches to developing their Solutions. Letters of intent should include a tentative title and a one-paragraph summary of the planned approaches. If a letter of intent is being submitted on behalf of a team or entity, it should identify the team leader. Limit 1 page.

The optional letter of intent should be submitted to nhlbi_challenge@nhlbi.nih.gov by NOON EDT, July 28, 2020.

Solution Requirements

Each Solution for this Challenge requires a complete “Solution Package.” If Participants submit as a team or as an entity, they should identify a team leader who will serve as the point of contact and submit the Solution Package on behalf of the team. Only complete and correctly formatted Solution Packages will be reviewed. The Solution Package includes a cover page and a written description of the Solution, including approach and utility. Detailed instructions on the content of the Solution Package are listed below.

Submit the Solution Package as a single PDF file to nhlbi_challenge@nhlbi.nih.gov by NOON EDT, August 28, 2020.

  1. The Solution writeup must consist of a single PDF file with at least 1-inch margins. Font size must be no smaller than 11-point Arial. All Solutions must be in English.
  2. On the Cover Page, include a project summary (abstract) that describes the Solution. Explain how the heart failure research community can benefit from the Solution and why the approach is innovative. Describe applicable expertise utilized in developing the Solution. Limit 1 page.
  3. Describe clearly your Solution to the Challenge, including a concise title. Explain the methods used to meet the main requirements for the Challenge. Cite appropriate references to support the work. Include figures/illustrations where appropriate (figures/illustrations will count toward the page limit). Limit 6 pages.
  4. References will not count towards the page limit.
  5. Participants cannot use the logo or official seal of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); the National Institutes of Health (NIH); or the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).  Participants cannot claim federal government endorsement of their Solutions.