Thomas Willis Lecture Award
Thomas Willis Lecture
The Thomas Willis Lecture recipient presents a lecture on stroke each year at the International Stroke Conference (ISC). The award recognizes contributions to the investigation and management of stroke – basic science. Specific criteria and information to assist you is below.>
Criteria
The candidate must meet the following criteria to be considered for this award:
- Actively engaged in and has made significant contributions to basic science research (animal/cell models) in stroke
- Active in Stroke Council programs
- Nominated by a Member of the Stroke Council
- Nominee cannot previously have been the recipient of any of the following awards: Feinberg Award, Willis Award or Sherman Award
How to Nominate a Candidate / Required Documents:
Nomination must be made by a Member of the Stroke Council. The nominator will personally inform their candidate that he/she has been nominated for this award and confirm their willingness to accept the award if selected. To nominate a candidate, please submit one copy of the following:
- Candidate’s full name and contact information
- Candidate’s complete CV with bibliography
- Letter (or letters from multiple supporters) detailing the complete description of the candidate’s qualifications and career highlights
Award
- Present a lecture during the International Stroke Conference 2026; lecture should be based on basic science work in the recipient’s field
- Complimentary conference registration
- Receive $2,000 honorarium plus nominal reimbursement for travel expenses to attend the conference
- Framed certificate
Nomination materials must be sent via e-mail no later than Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Nominations and/or support letters arriving after this date cannot be considered and hard copies of the materials will not be accepted. Nominees will be notified of outcome in late October 2025.
Send all materials in one e-mail to:
Ashley Savage at [email protected]
214.706.1009