CVSN Stroke Nursing Symposium Travel Stipend

• Applicants must be members of the Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing (CVSN). Your council affiliation will be validated during the application process. Membership must be completed online. Please note that membership processing may take 3–5 days; do not wait until the proposal deadline to Join or Renew.
• Applicants must represent nursing by meeting the following criteria:
  • Applicants must be employed full time as a registered nurse or nurse practitioner.
  • Applicants must be involved in the care of patients related to stroke or conduct research related to stroke.
• Eligible applicants: Individuals who have faced special personal challenges or obstacles to their careers, for example:
  
  • Were or currently are homeless.
  • Were or currently are in the foster care system.
  • Were eligible for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program for two or more years.
  • Have/had no parents or legal guardians who completed a bachelor’s degree (PDF).
  • Were or currently are eligible for Federal Pell grants.

• Each applicant for Heart Association council-sponsored awards, regardless of award category, is eligible to receive only one council-sponsored award or travel stipend per conference per year.
• Notwithstanding the above, the Association Officers have the discretion to determine eligibility for the award in extraordinary circumstances when there is an issue relating to policy or positions or other potentially controversial issues relating to the positioning or perception of the Association.
• Previous winners of this award are not eligible to apply.
• Winners must attend the State-of-the-Science Stroke Nursing Symposium in person to receive the monetary award.

Applications will be evaluated on their commitment to providing quality nursing care to patients with stroke as evidenced by information in their personal statement, CV and letter of recommendation.

Applications will be assessed based on the following:

1. Commitment to Quality Nursing Care for Stroke Patients: Demonstrated through the applicant's personal statement, CV, and letters of recommendation.
2. Potential Benefit from Meeting Attendance: Evaluated by how the candidate's participation in the meeting will enhance their professional development and contribute to their ability to provide exceptional care to stroke patients.

• August 26, 2026 – Deadline to have an active Professional Membership with the CVSN Council.
• August 28, 2026, 6 p.m. (CDT) – Deadline to apply for this award in the Council Awards Application System.
• September 2026 – Applicants are notified of their award status (selected or not selected).

Electronic submission through the Council Awards Application System is mandatory. Hard copies of any part of the application will not be accepted.

Your application file should contain the following documents in PDF format:

• Candidate Curriculum Vitae and Bibliography
• Candidate Statement: A 1-2 paragraph candidate statement about what this award would mean for you and your career. Career development candidates should include any career challenges or obstacles faced.
• Letter of Recommendation: Original letter on electronic letterhead, from a supervisor, colleague, or Heart Association member addressing the applicant commitment to providing quality nursing care to patients with stroke.

Visit the Council Awards Application System to complete an application.

A username and password previously set up through online registration at Professional Heart Daily (PHD) will be necessary to access the Council Awards Application System. American Heart Association Professional Members who are creating an online profile for the first time should make sure to register using their membership identification numbers.

An active Professional Membership is required at the time of application. Applicants who are joining the American Heart Association to apply for this award must wait to receive their member number from Member Services via email before creating an online profile or beginning an application. Join or Renew 2–3 days before the application deadline to allow sufficient time for the member ID to be processed and delivered. The member number is required to complete the award application.

1. Click the link for the Council Awards Application System .
2. Sign in with your Professional Heart Daily username and password.
3. Follow these instructions to set up your profile in ProposalCentral. This only needs to be done the first time you apply for an American Heart Association Council Awards. Please note that grant maker named American Heart Association is for Research Awards and uses a separate login.
4. To apply for the award:
   • Create New Proposal: Select "Create New Proposal."
   • Filter by Grant Maker: Choose "American Heart Association Council Awards."
   • Select Program: Choose "State-of-the-Science Stroke Nursing Symposium Travel Stipend."
   • Apply Now: Click the "Apply Now" button.
   • Choose Award: Select one of the following:
     1. CVSN Nursing Symposium Travel Stipend: First Time Attendee
     2. CVSN Nursing Symposium Travel Stipend: International Applicant
     3. CVSN Nursing Symposium Travel Stipend: Early Career Applicant
     4. CVSN Nursing Symposium Travel Stipend: Career Development

For more detailed information on ProposalCentral, see the following resources:

• How to Create an Application in ProposalCentral (PDF)
• How to Register a ProposalCentral User (PDF)
• How To Add Publications in ProposalCentral (PDF)

Up to four (4) candidates from the pool of eligible applicants will receive a $1,000 travel stipend to support travel to attend the State-of-the-Science Stroke Nursing Symposium. Awardees must attend the conference in person to receive the monetary award.

Awardees are encouraged to register for and attend the International Stroke Conference as well, but registration for the ISC is separate and not included as a complimentary item.