Travel Grant for Early-Career Researchers to Attend the 2027 International Stroke Conference

The American Heart Association (AHA) has opened applications for the HEADS-UP Travel Awards for Early Stage Investigators, a travel grant program designed for researchers at the beginning of their careers who wish to participate in the International Stroke Conference (ISC 2027).

The conference will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, from February 9 to 11, 2027. It brings together researchers, physicians, and specialists in neurology and stroke care from around the world to present the latest research and scientific innovations.

The award provides USD 1,000 in financial support to help cover travel expenses, along with complimentary registration for the conference and the HEADS-UP Pre-Conference Symposium. Applicants must submit an original research abstract and serve as the principal investigator responsible for designing, conducting, and analyzing the study.

Relevant Fields of Study

• Neurology
• Stroke medicine
• Neuroscience
• Internal medicine
• Neurosurgery
• Neuroradiology
• Emergency medicine
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Epidemiology
• Public health
• Clinical research

• A USD 1,000 travel grant.
• Complimentary registration for the ISC 2027 Conference.
• Complimentary registration for the HEADS-UP Pre-Conference Symposium.
• The opportunity to present research to international experts.
• Expansion of the applicant’s professional and academic network.
• Participation in one of the world’s leading events specializing in stroke.

Applicants must:

• Be early-stage investigators.
• Submit an original research abstract to the ISC 2027 Conference.
• Have a leading role in the design, implementation, and analysis of the research.
• Provide a letter of support from an academic supervisor or research mentor.
• Upload a CV along with documentation demonstrating that they meet the early-stage investigator criteria.
• Applicants of all nationalities, including those from Arab countries, are eligible to apply.

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