Excellence Award for Hypertension Research

Excellence Award for Hypertension Research is sponsored by American Heart Association Council on Hypertension. This award acknowledges outstanding work and research performed by members of the Council on Hypertension and encourages further participation in the American Heart Association and its mission.

Excellence Award for Hypertension Research - Professional Heart Daily | American Heart Association Applications will open on April 1, 2026 To qualify for this award, you must meet the following deadlines: June 30, 2026, 6 p. m. (CT) – Deadline to have an active Professional Membership.

July 3, 2026, 6 p. m. (CT) – Deadline to apply for this award in the Council Awards System .

This award honors excellence in research and discoveries in the field of hypertension, as well as a researcher's contributions. Members of the Excellence Award for Hypertension Research Selection Committee assess the candidates' impact on their fields throughout their productive careers, as well as any single discovery. The Excellence Award for Hypertension Research The Excellence Award for Hypertension Research S.

Ananth Karumanchi, MBBS Bina Joe, PhD, FAHA, FAPS, ISHF Joey P. Granger, PhD, FAHA Edwin K. Jackson, PhD, FAHA Alan Kim Johnson, PhD, FAHA Jane F.

Reckelhoff, PhD, FAHA, FAPS Rhian M. Touyz, MBBCh, PhD, FMedSci, FAHA Paul K. Whelton, MB, MD, MSc, FAHA R.

Clinton Webb, PhD, FAHA Richard J. Roman, PhD, FAHA R. Ariel Gomez , MD, FAHA Pedro Jose, MD, PhD, FAHA Robert M.

Carey, MD, FAHA L. Gabriel Navar, PhD, FAHA The Novartis Award For Hypertension Research The Novartis Award For Hypertension Research Ernesto L. Schiffrin, MD, PhD Christopher Wilcox, MD, PhD Mordecai P.

Blaustein, MD Richard P. Lifton, MD, PhD Masashi Yanagisawa, MD, PhD Allen W. Cowley, Jr., PhD The Ciba Award For Hypertension Research The Ciba Award For Hypertension Research Salvador Moncada, MD, PhD, DSc, FRS Adolfo J.

Debold, OC, PhD, FRSC Sergio Henrique Ferrelra, MD, PhD Bjorn U. G. Folkow, MD, PhD Leonard T.

Skeggs Jr., PhD Applicant/Nominee Eligibility Must be a member of the Council on Hypertension the time of application. Join or renew today! Scientists with a background in hypertension research and those who have made a meritorious scientific discovery or discoveries, either alone or with others, may be considered A scientist may be nominated an unlimited number of times by different individuals in the same year.

Previous winners are not eligible for nomination. If a nominee is not selected, nominators may update and resubmit the application in a future award cycle by contacting [email protected] . Due to the prestige of the Excellence in Hypertension Research Award (including previous names for the award), past recipients are not eligible to apply for or be nominated for other awards sponsored by the Council on Hypertension.

Each recipient of council-sponsored awards, regardless of award category, is eligible to receive only one council-sponsored award each year per scientific meeting. Notwithstanding the above, the Association’s 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.

Applications will be evaluated by a panel of accomplished researchers, scientists, clinicians, and academicians, representing the breadth of basic cardiovascular sciences.

Policies and Guiding Values Peer Reviewer Certification Statement (PDF) Applications will be judged on the following: Adherence to eligibility criteria Completeness and quality of application materials The candidate’s contributions to the field of hypertension, including: overall career achievements, notable discoveries or innovations, and influence of their work on advancing the field.

June 30, 2026 – Deadline to have an active Professional Membership. July 3, 2026, 6 p. m.

(CT) – Deadline to apply for this award in the Council Awards System . August 2026 – Nominators will be notified of their application status. The following items must be submitted through the Council Awards Application System for consideration for this award: Letter of nomination describing the work or discovery that qualifies the candidate for consideration.

Note: Members of the Council on Hypertension Excellence Award for Hypertension Research Selection Committee may not write letters of nomination or support and may not be nominated for the award during their term. Curriculum vitae , including all publications (abstracts not necessary).

Three reference letters , one primary and two supporting, written on electronic letterhead, from people familiar with the candidate’s work and scientific contributions to the field of hypertension. Electronic copies of up to three publications representing the nominee’s most significant work. Candidate biography (250 words or less), which may be used for publicity.

How to Apply/Submit a Nomination Visit the Council Awards Application System to complete an application. A Professional Heart Daily (PHD) username and password are required to access the system. If you are creating a PHD profile for the first time, please register using your Professional Membership ID number.

Professional Membership with the American Heart Association and affiliation with the Council on Hypertension are required for all applicants. Please allow 3–5 days for processing—do not wait until the deadline to Join or Renew . Step-by-Step Instructions Click the link for the Council Awards Application System .

Note: The grant maker named “American Heart Association” in ProposalCentral refers to Research Awards and is a separate funder. Council Awards are listed under American Heart Association Council Awards . Select Create New Proposal .

Filter by Grant Maker: Choose American Heart Association Council Awards . From the Programs list, select: Hypertension Scientific Sessions Excellence Awards. Click the Apply Now button.

Within the application, select the award: HTN Excellence Award for Hypertension Research. For more detailed information on ProposalCentral, also included are additional materials on specific ProposalCentral functionality.

How to Create an Application in ProposalCentral (PDF) How to Register a ProposalCentral User (PDF) How To Add Publications in ProposalCentral (PDF) The winner will present a lecture during the Hypertension Scientific Sessions and will receive: Complimentary registration for the meeting Two (2) tickets to the Hypertension Scientific Sessions Awards Banquet Council Awards Application System (ProposalCentral) Help Desk: [email protected] Council Awards: [email protected] Member Services: [email protected] Abstract Submitter Password/Login: [email protected] Abstract Submission: [email protected] American Heart Association Professional Members are Difference Makers Learn about Professional Membership Hypertension Scientific Sessions Hyatt Regency Crystal City | Arlington, Virginia Learn more about #Hypertension26