Student Scholarship in Cardiovascular Surgery Grant

The Student Scholarship in Cardiovascular Surgery offers $2,000 to students conducting research in cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, or cardiovascular anesthesia. Recipients may also receive a $750 travel grant for attending the AHA's Scientific Sessions in November 2025. This program is designed for medical students and master's program participants in accredited institutions in the U.S. who are AHA members and engaged in cardiovascular research.

April 3, 2026, 6 p.m. (CT) - Deadline to apply for this award in the Council Awards System
$2,000 scholarships, paid directly to the selected student’s institution, are available for students conducting research in cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, or cardiovascular anesthesia. Scholarship recipients may also be eligible to receive a $750 travel grant pending verification of their attendance at Scientific Sessions in November. If attending Scientific Sessions, recipients will be invited to join the CVSA leadership meeting to share a brief report on their experience. Awardees will also receive a complimentary ticket to the CVSA Annual Business Meeting (Council Dinner) and a one 1-year complimentary Student/Trainee membership account.
Scientific Sessions 2026
Sessions: November 6–9, 2026McCormick Place Convention Center | Chicago, Illinois

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include students enrolled in medical schools or in master's or equivalent programs at accredited institutions in the United States where research training in cardiovascular disease and stroke is available.Both the applicant and applicant's preceptor must be active members of the AHA at the time of application.Awards are made to U.S.-based institutions where research training is available under qualified supervision.If a student conducts research at a location other than their home institution, they must obtain written approval from their dean or another institutional official.
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Ineligibility

Individuals who have already earned an MD/PhD or PhD are not eligible, unless the previously earned PhD was in a field area unrelated to basic sciences.