Award Schedule


    • FIT

    ACC Benevolence Fund

    The ACC Benevolence Fund offers up to $1,500 to trainees facing unexpected financial hardship, with applications reviewed monthly.

    • International

    Cleveland Clinic Global Scholars Award in India

    This global scholars award supports early career clinicians in India with a research and clinical observership opportunity in the U.S.

    • International

    ACC Distinguished Awards

    ACC Distinguished Awards honor those who have made an indelible impact on the field of cardiology, recognizing clinicians, scientists and CV team members.

    • Early Career

    Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award

    This award honors young physician-scientists who have contributed to science and are actively advancing research in basic or clinical cardiovascular fields.

    • International

    Global Digital Health Award

    Honoring global companies advancing care delivery with transformative digital health solutions.

    • International
    • Early Career

    Hani Najm Global Scholar Award

    This observership program provides early career cardiologists in the Middle East and Africa the opportunity to shadow practicing clinicians at a U.S.-based hospital.

    • Early Career

    Thad and Gerry Waites Rural Cardiovascular Research Fellowship

    This fellowship provides funding and opportunity for clinicians committed to reducing cardiovascular disparities in rural and underserved populations through research and community engagement.

    • International

    William A. Zoghbi Global Research Initiative

    This research award initiative provides a springboard for innovative new science that can improve cardiovascular care and outcomes in communities worldwide.

    • Early Career

    Young Investigator Awards

    The Young Investigator Awards competition provides a platform for early career investigators to showcase cutting-edge research at ACC Annual Scientific Session.