Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award

Nomination deadline extended to June 16.


Douglas P. Zipes, MD, MACC

Douglas P. Zipes, MD, MACC

Established in 2005, the Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award is offered annually to recognize a young physician scientist who has made outstanding contributions to the field of cardiovascular disease and amassed an impressive body of scientific research in the basic or clinical domain.

One awardee is selected each year and receives the following in recognition of their accomplishments:

  • An Invitation to present their scientific work at the ACC Annual Scientific Session
  • Complimentary registration for the ACC Annual Scientific Session, along with coverage of travel-related expenses (e.g., airfare, hotel, meals, and ground transportation)
  • Recognition at the ACC Annual Scientific Session and Convocation Ceremony
  • Acknowledgement as the awardee in ACC communications
  • A monetary prize of $1,000

Eligibility

  • A nominee must have served for no more than 6 years as a faculty member after the completion of postdoctoral clinical and research training
  • The recipient is not required to be an ACC member at the time of nomination
  • The awardee need not be widely known

Nominations Process

To nominate a candidate for this award, the nominator must submit the following through the ACC's online award submission site by June 16, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET:

  • A nominating letter highlighting the nominee's research and professional experiences and qualifications relevant to the award
  • Up to three supporting letters highlighting the writer's professional connection(s) to the nominee and why they believe the nominee is deserving of the award
  • Nominee's curriculum vitae
  • Nominee's list of top 10 (ten) publications with a link to their up-to-date Google Scholar listing

Click here to open the Nomination Instructions, with a detailed listing of all requirements, along with the Frequently Asked Questions.

Nominations must be completed in the online submission site by June 16, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Notifications will be sent by the end of July 2025.

Please note that to submit a nomination, you must have an ACC.org account. If you do not have one, create a free account through this link: Create a Free ACC.org Account. Once you have created your account you may return to the award nomination site, login with your new account information and begin by clicking "New" at the top right of the page.

For questions regarding the Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award, please email awards@acc.org.