Mordecai Y. T. Globus New Investigator Award in Stroke

The Mordecai Y. T. Globus New Investigator Award in Stroke recognizes Dr. Mordecai Y.T. Globus' major contributions to research in cerebrovascular disease and his outstanding contributions to the elucidation of the role of neurotransmitters in ischemia and trauma; the interactions among multiple neurotransmitters; the mechanisms of hypothermic neuroprotection; and the role of oxygen radical mechanisms and nitric oxide in brain injury.

The deadline for abstract submission AND the upload of supporting award application materials is Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT. 

Criteria

The applicant must meet the following criteria to be considered for this award:

  • All applicants must be members of the AHA/ASA.
  • The candidate must be active in research and still be in training as an undergraduate, pre-doctoral, or post-doctoral trainee or fellow.
  • The candidate must submit an abstract for the International Stroke Conference 2026 in accordance with the rules and regulations for submitting AHA abstracts.
  • An individual may apply for only one award to be presented at the International Stroke Conference 2026.
  • Previous winners for this award are not eligible to re-enter the competition in subsequent years.
  • Only one abstract per candidate will be considered. The applicant should be the first and presenting author.
  • There is no citizenship requirement for this award.
  • Women and under-represented people are encouraged to apply.

How To Apply / Required Documents

The candidate must submit an abstract for the International Stroke Conference 2026 indicating the abstract is to be considered for the Mordecai Y.T. Globus New Investigator Award. The abstract deadline is Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT. In addition, the candidate must upload the following electronic supporting documents per the instructions below no later than Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT.

  • Curriculum Vitae

Supporting award materials must be uploaded online via the ISC abstract submitter site at the time of abstract submission. Award materials arriving after this date cannot be considered and hard copies of the materials will not be accepted.

Award

  • Complimentary conference registration
  • $1,500 cash award
  • Airfare (coach) and hotel expenses for one night for attendance at the International Stroke Conference 2026
  • Plaque

For questions, please contact:
Ashley Savage at [email protected]
214.706.1009