Edwards Lifesciences Investigator Initiated Study (IIS) Program - Critical care and surgical recovery

About this program

Edwards Lifesciences’ Investigator-Initiated Study (IIS) program funds research that evaluates how Edwards technologies can improve clinical and economic outcomes, prioritizing projects in predictive technology and tissue oximetry relevant to critical care and surgical recovery. Funding supports scientifically rigorous studies designed to demonstrate clinical utility and cost-effectiveness of Edwards devices and monitoring platforms. Applicants should be qualified investigators—typically physicians—with proposals aligned to the program’s focus and must comply with device Instructions for Use, safety/legal restrictions, and the sponsor’s submission requirements.