Mid-Career Achievement Awards
Awards applicants must be members of the AHA sponsoring scientific council at the time of application. If you need to become an AHA Professional Member, you should do so one week prior to the application submission deadline for your member account to be processed in time for the application submission deadline. Learn more about AHA Professional Membership.
These awards recognize mid-career investigators active in basic, clinical, translational or population cardiovascular research for career endeavors and achievements who have made a significant impact on cardiovascular disease and stroke, and those who helped further the mission of the Scientific Councils and the AHA. Candidates include PhDs and or MDs who are still within 5–20 years after their first faculty appointment as of the award application date.
Mid-Career Achievement Awards must also comply with the rules and guidelines developed by the Committee on Scientific Sessions Program if held in conjunction with the Scientific Sessions or Specialty Meetings.
Applicants must submit their abstract for Scientific Sessions by the abstract submission deadline to be eligible for abstract related awards.
Eligibility Criteria
- Mid-Career Achievement Awards applicants must be members of the AHA Council sponsoring the award. If you need to become an AHA Professional Member, you should do so no later than one week prior to the award deadline for your member account to be processed in time for the application submission deadline. Learn more about AHA Professional Membership.
- Candidates must be PhDs and or MDs who are still within 5-20 years after their first faculty appointment as of the award application date.
- Winners are not eligible to reapply or be nominated for the same award in subsequent years.
- Each recipient of AHA council-sponsored awards, regardless of category, is eligible to receive only one council-sponsored award each year per AHA scientific meeting.
How to Apply or Make a Nomination
Please see the individual award information pages below for specific documents required when submitting an application or nomination file.
All applicants and nominators should submit applications through the Council Awards & Fellowships Application System unless directed otherwise. Hard copies of any part of the application cannot be accepted.
A username and password previously set up through online profile registration at Professional Heart Daily will be necessary to access the Council Awards & Fellowships Application System. If you have not created an online profile yet, please do so before accessing the Council Awards Application System. AHA Professional Members who are creating an online profile for the first time should make sure to register using their AHA member identification numbers.
For any award in which a nomination is required on behalf of another individual, the nominator will fill out the application form on behalf of the nominee, using the nominee’s information, and will attach any required supporting documents on behalf of the nominee.
- For rules and regulations for submitting abstracts to the Scientific Sessions, visit 2022 Abstract Submission Guidelines (PDF)
- Join or renew as an AHA Professional Member
- Submit your application at Council Awards System
Questions
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List of Mid-Career Achievement Awards by Council
Awards associated with the Vascular Discovery: From Genes to Medicine Scientific Sessions
- Jeffrey M. Hoeg Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology Award for Basic Science and Clinical Research
- ATVB Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Recognition Award
- The ATVB Women’s Leadership Committee Award for Outstanding Mentorship of Women
Awards associated with Scientific Sessions
For detailed instructions, eligibility requirements and award criteria, click on the award below.
Awards associated with Scientific Sessions
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Awards associated with Scientific Sessions
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Awards associated with Scientific Sessions
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- Mathy Mezey Excellence in Aging Award, sponsored by the New York University College of Nursing
- Research Article of the Year Award
- Clinical Article of the Year Award
- Stroke Article of the Year Award
- CVSN Distinguished Achievement Award
- Kathleen A. Dracup Distinguished Lecture Exemplary Career in Mentoring Award
Awards associated with Scientific Sessions
For detailed instructions, eligibility requirements and award criteria, click on the award below.
Awards associated with Scientific Sessions
For detailed instructions, eligibility requirements and award criteria, click on the award below.
Awards associated with Scientific Sessions
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Awards associated with Scientific Sessions
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Awards associated with the EPI | Lifestyle Scientific Sessions
- Jeremiah and Rose Stamler Research Award for New Investigators
- Sandra Daugherty Award for Excellence in Cardiovascular Disease and Hypertension Epidemiology
- Trudy Bush Fellowships for Cardiovascular Disease Research in Women's Health
- Roger R. Williams Memorial Award for Genetic Epidemiology and the Prevention and Treatment of Atherosclerosis
- EPI Mentoring Award
Awards associated with Scientific Sessions
For detailed instructions, eligibility requirements and award criteria, click on the award below.
Awards associated with Scientific Sessions
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Awards associated with the Hypertension Scientific Sessions
Awards associated with the EPI | Lifestyle Scientific Sessions
- The Steven N. Blair Award for Excellence in Physical Activity Research
- The Mark Bieber Award
- Scott Grundy Fellowship Award for Excellence in Metabolism Research
- Award for Excellence in Research Addressing Cardiovascular Health Equity
- New Investigator Travel Award
Awards associated with Scientific Sessions
For detailed instructions, eligibility requirements and award criteria, click on the award below.
Awards associated with the Vascular Discovery: From Genes to Medicine Scientific Sessions
Awards associated with Scientific Sessions
For detailed instructions, eligibility requirements and award criteria, click on the award below.
Awards associated with Scientific Sessions
For detailed instructions, eligibility requirements and award criteria, click on the award below.
Awards associated with Scientific Sessions
For detailed instructions, eligibility requirements and award criteria, click on the award below.