Hypertension Awards, Lectures, and Scholarships


The Council on Hypertension proudly sponsors numerous awards, honorary lectureships, travel grants to AHA meetings, and a student scholarship, each of which honors outstanding and notable researchers, early career investigators or medical students. Please click on an award or lecture link for more information, including eligibility criteria, deadline information and application instructions.

Awards presented at the Hypertension Scientific Sessions

Lectures presented at the Hypertension Scientific Sessions

Awards sponsored by the Council on the Kidney and Cardiovascular Disease for presentation at the Hypertension Scientific Sessions

Scholarship available to medical and masters-level students conducting cardiovascular research

Attendees introduce themselves during a coffee break at Hypertension 2022.

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