Irvine H. Page, Junior Faculty Research Award

The Irvine H. Page, Junior Faculty Research Award is open to junior faculty investigators in arteriosclerosis and vascular biology who are members of the ATVB council (primary or secondary). The award recognizes investigators in the formative years of their faculty careers who have the potential to become future leaders in cardiovascular research.

Criteria

• Applicants must be a member of the American Heart Association ATVB Council (primary or secondary). (Member account number required to complete award application).
• Applicants must have sustained research effort in any area related to arteriosclerosis or vascular biology as evidenced by sustained peer-reviewed manuscripts in the field and have a junior faculty appointment such as Instructor, Research Associate, Project Scientists, or Assistant Professor for 5 years or less at the time of application.
• Finalists from previous years are eligible, but must submit a manuscript that is different than the prior submission.
• Be present at the Vascular Discovery Scientific Sessions to qualify for this award.
• There are no citizenship requirements.

Application Requirements

• Applicants must submit an abstract describing new, unpublished work in the field of arteriosclerosis or vascular biology to Vascular Discovery Scientific Sessions 2024.
• A single manuscript, either unpublished or accepted for publication after Jan. 1, 2024, is required as part of the application.
• Applicants may also apply for the Brinkhous Prize, however, an individual is not eligible for both awards in the same year.

Judging Criteria

The finalists will present their research results during a special session at the Vascular Discovery Scientific Sessions.

The applicant will be assessed on:

• The quality and originality of the submitted manuscript
• The quality of the oral presentation and response to questions
• Publication and funding record
• Service to our scientific community and the AHA

Prize

Honorees presenting in-person at the Vascular Discovery meeting will also be eligible for certain travel reimbursements.

The first-prize winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize. The winner and finalists will each receive an engraved plaque and a $500 travel stipend, if presenting at a face-to-face meeting.

How to Apply

The applicant must:

1. Submit an original abstract to the Vascular Discovery Scientific Sessions. The abstract must be in accordance with the rules and regulations for submitting abstracts and must have been submitted by the abstract submission deadline.
2. Select Page Award during the abstract submission process.
3. The following must be submitted by uploading into the abstract submission system (at the "Awards Application Materials Upload" step):
   • A cover letter declaring the application for the Irvine H. Page Junior Faculty Research Award and any request for exception to the time limitation.
   • A manuscript that is either unpublished or accepted for publication after Jan. 1, 2024.
   • A complete curriculum vitae, including bibliography.