APPLY FOR ABSTRACT AWARDS BEGINNING JULY 30, 2012
Council on Epidemiology and Prevention Abstract Awards
- Jeremiah and Rose Stamler Research Award for New Investigators
- The Sandra A. Daugherty Award for Excellence in Cardiovascular Disease or 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
For questions, please contact:
Susan Kunish
Manger, Scientific Conference Programs
Susan.Kunish@heart.org
Telephone: (720) 328-8078
| NOTICE: ALL AWARD APPLICANTS AND SPONSORS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE AHA. |
Jeremiah and Rose Stamler Research Award for New Investigators
Applicants must submit abstracts to the Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition Physical Activity and Metabolism 2013 Scientific Sessions, scheduled for March 19-22 in New Orleans, Louisiana
- Abstract Deadline: Oct. 8, 2012
- Award Deadline: Oct, 8, 2012
The Jeremiah and Rose Stamler Research Award for New Investigators is named for the Stamlers in appreciation of their seminal contributions to cardiovascular disease epidemiology. The award recognizes and stimulates excellence in research by investigators in training.
Up to five finalists will be selected by the council’s Program Committee and will be named in the program. Finalists will be asked to submit a five-page extended abstract, which will be the basis for selecting the recipient of the award. Finalists are selected based on abstract rating and the winner will be chosen on the basis of his or her contribution to the work as well as scientific merit, quality, and originality of the manuscript submitted.
The winner of the Jeremiah and Rose Stamler award will be announced during the conference. The awardee will receive a cash prize of $1,000 and a plaque. The other finalists will be awarded certificates of accomplishment.
Eligibility Requirements
- All applicants and their sponsor(s) must be members of the AHA.
- Researchers in graduate and postgraduate training programs (degree or non-degree) as well as those in medical residency and fellowship programs are eligible for this award. Investigators with no more than two years of post-training experience are also eligible.
- The candidate must be the first and presenting author of the abstract.
- The work may not have been presented or published in any form.
- Winners are not eligible to re-enter the competition in subsequent years.
- Applicants may submit only one abstract for consideration for the award.
- Winners of this award are not eligible to receive cash compensation from another award during the joint EPI/NPAM conference.
How to Apply
- Submit an abstract to any category for the Epidemiology and Prevention Spring Conference by 5 p.m. CDT, Oct. 8, 2012. The abstract should be based on independent research conducted as part of your training.
- Select the award during the abstract submission process.
- Upload all required documents as instructed during the submission process.
- Include a signed letter of endorsement from a department chair, advisor or other sponsor, certifying that you meet the eligibility criteria for this award and that the work presented in the abstract is yours. The letter should include your contribution to the formulation of the research hypothesis, data collection, analysis and interpretation.
- Finalists will be asked to submit a curriculum vitae and an extended manuscript.
| NOTICE: ALL AWARD APPLICANTS AND SPONSORS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE AHA. |
The Sandra A. Daugherty Award for Excellence in Cardiovascular Disease or Hypertension Epidemiology
Applicants must submit abstracts to the Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention Scientific Sessions, scheduled for March 13-16, 2012 in San Diego, CA.
- Abstract Deadline: Oct. 8, 2012
- Award Application Deadline: Oct. 8, 2012
General Information
The Sandra A. Daugherty Award for Excellence in Cardiovascular Disease or Hypertension Epidemiology is named for Dr. Sandra Daugherty in appreciation of her outstanding career as a clinical researcher and epidemiologist working in the areas of hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome and women's health issues. The award is designed to recognize the role of junior faculty and to stimulate excellence in research by junior investigators.
Up to five finalists will be selected by the Council's Program Committee and will be named in the program. The finalists will be asked to submit a five-page manuscript or extended abstract. The winner will be chosen on the basis of his or her contribution to the work as well as the scientific merit, quality and originality of the manuscript submitted. The winner of the Sandra A. Daugherty Award for Excellence in Cardiovascular Disease or Hypertension Epidemiology will be announced during the conference. The awardee will receive a cash prize of $2,500 and a plaque. The other finalists will be awarded certificates of accomplishment.
Eligibility Requirements
- All applicants and their sponsors must be members of the AHA.
- Researchers in a junior faculty position, instructor or assistant professor or equivalent, are eligible for this award. Investigators with more than five full-time years of post-training research faculty experience are not eligible.
- The candidate must be the first and presenting author of the abstract.
- The work may not have been previously presented or published in any form.
- Winners are not eligible to reenter the competition in subsequent years.
- Applicants may submit only one abstract for consideration for the award.
- Winners of this award are not eligible to receive cash compensation from another award during the joint EPI/NPAM conference.
How To Apply
- Submit an abstract for the conference by 5 p.m. CDT, Oct. 7, 2011. The abstract should be based on independent research in the area of cardiovascular disease and/or hypertension.
- Select the award during the abstract submission process.
- Upload all required documents as instructed during the submission process.
- Submit a signed letter of endorsement from your department chair, advisor, or other sponsor, certifying that you meet the eligibility criteria for this award. The letter must describe time spent in training and after completion of training to support your eligibility as a “junior investigator”.
Supported by a grant from The Sandra A. Daugherty Foundation.
| NOTICE: ALL AWARD APPLICANTS AND SPONSORS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE AHA. |
Trudy Bush Fellowships for Cardiovascular Disease Research in Women's Health
Applicants must submit abstracts to the Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention Scientific Sessions, scheduled for March 13-16, 2012 in San Diego, CA.
- Abstract Deadline: Oct. 8, 2012
- Award Application Deadline: Oct. 8, 2012
General Information
The Trudy Bush Fellowship for Cardiovascular Disease Research in Women’s Health is named for Trudy Bush, Ph.D., M.H.S., to honor her outstanding leadership in the field of women’s health and contributions to cardiovascular science.
The winners of the Trudy Bush Fellowships will be announced during the conference. The winning abstracts will be the top three achieving the highest average scores of all applicants whose abstracts address issues related to women’s health. Cardiovascular disease research in women’s health is defined broadly and is not limited to studies conducted exclusively in women or issues unique to women, such as effects of postmenopausal hormone therapy. The awardees will receive a cash prize of $1,000 each.
Eligibility Requirements
- All applicants must be members of the AHA.
- The candidate must be the first and presenting author of the abstract.
- The work may not have been previously presented or published in any form.
- Winners are not eligible to reenter the competition in subsequent years.
- Applicants may submit only one abstract for consideration for the award.
- Winners of this award are not eligible to receive cash compensation from another award during the joint EPI/NPAM conference.
How To Apply
- Submit an abstract for the conference by 5 p.m. CDT, Oct. 8, 2012, in the area of women’s health.
- Select the award during the abstract submission process.
| NOTICE: ALL AWARD APPLICANTS AND SPONSORS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE AHA. |
Roger R. Williams Memorial Award for Genetic Epidemiology and the Prevention and Treatment of Atherosclerosis
Applicants must submit abstracts to the Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention Scientific Sessions, scheduled for March 13-16, 2012 in San Diego, CA.
- Abstract Deadline: Oct. 8 2012
- Award Application Deadline: Oct. 8, 2012
General Information
The Roger R. Williams Memorial Award for Genetic Epidemiology and the Prevention and Treatment of Atherosclerosis is named for Dr. Roger R. Williams' pioneering work in the field of the genetics of inherited lipid disorders and the prevention of atherosclerosis.
The winner of the Roger R. Williams Genetic Epidemiology Award will be announced during the conference. The winning abstract will be the one achieving the highest average score of all applicants who submit abstracts to the category of genetic epidemiology. The awardee will receive a cash prize of $1,500 and a plaque.
Eligibility Requirements
- All applicants must be members of the AHA.
- The candidate must be the first and presenting author of the abstract.
- The work may not have been previously presented or published in any form.
- Winners are not eligible to re-enter the competition in subsequent years.
- Applicants may submit only one abstract for consideration for the award.
- Winners of this award are not eligible to receive cash compensation from another award during the joint EPI/NPAM conference.
How To Apply
- Submit an abstract for the conference by 5 p.m. CDT on Oct. 8, 2012 to the Genetics category.
- Select the award during the abstract submission process.
