Provided by American Heart Association (Council on Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia - CVSA)
Offered by the Council on Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia (CVSA) of the American Heart Association to early career investigators, fellows, and students presenting research at AHA Scientific Sessions. Finalists present at Scientific Sessions; winner receives a $1,000 honorarium and finalists receive complimentary dinner tickets and an engraved plaque. Up to four remaining finalists each receive a $750 honorarium.
Award amount
$1,000
Number of awards
5 awards available
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
June 10, 2026
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Account required:This application may require creating an account on the provider's site.
Active in research and within 10 years of completion of terminal degree or highest certificate (e.g., MSc, PhD), or within 10 years of completing medical fellowship or residency, as of the award application date
Postdoctoral fellows, instructors, and research associates are welcome to apply
Applicants and applicant sponsors must be members of the American Heart Association Scientific Council sponsoring this award
Submit an abstract to one of the Scientific Sessions categories sponsored by the American Heart Association Scientific Council supporting this award
Only one abstract per candidate will be considered
The presenting author of an accepted abstract must be registered for Scientific Sessions
An individual may not compete for other award competitions during the same scientific meeting
Previous winners, runner ups, and finalists are not eligible to re-enter the competition in subsequent years
Applicants must adhere to the American Heart Association Embargo Policy
The work covered by the abstract must not have been presented at a national or international meeting or world congress before the date/time of presentation at Scientific Sessions
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