ASM Awards and Scholarships

This page contains information about Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ) awards and scholarships which are offered to New Zealand members only.

Traveling Scholarships

$1,200 each. Up to 12 awarded.

The New Zealand Regional Committee will provide up to 12 scholarships to Members to attend the Annual Scientific Meeting in New Zealand. The 2024 ASM is at Te Pae in Christchurch from 13-15 June. Applications are closed.

Amjad Hamid Rural Traveling Scholarship

Up to $1,500 (one per year for attendance to a New Zealand ASM).

Each year, the Amjad Hamid Rural Traveling Scholarship is available to enable one rural health professional or trainee to attend a New Zealand ASM. Find out more about Dr Hamid here.

2024 applications are closed.

Annual Investigator Awards

Young Investigator’s Award (YIA)

up to $7500, one award.

The New Zealand Regional Committee may provide one award valued up to $7500 for the recipient to attend an international ASM. This will be awarded to the best individual presentation at the NZ ASM. Applicants must be currently in training and be based in New Zealand. The research must have been carried out in Australia or New Zealand and the applicant must have made a significant contribution to the concept and execution of the work. One submission per person per year.

Nurse Member Investigator’s Award

up to $3500, one award.

The New Zealand Regional Committee may provide one award valued up to $3500 for a member to attend the CSANZ Annual Scientific Meeting in New Zealand or Australia. This will be awarded to a nursing affiliate member for the best individual presentation in the Prize sessions. Applicants must be based in Australia or New Zealand. The research must have been carried out in Australia or New Zealand and the applicant must have made a significant contribution to the concept and execution of the work. Scientific excellence will be the primary criterion used by the judging panel, but aspects of presentation are also regarded as important. One submission per person per year.

Allied Health Member Investigator’s Award

up to $3500, one award.

The New Zealand Regional Committee may provide one award valued up to $3500 for a member to attend the CSANZ Annual Scientific Meeting in New Zealand or Australia. This will be awarded to a technician affiliate for the best individual presentation in the Prize sessions. Applicants must be based in Australia or New Zealand. The research must have been carried out in Australia or New Zealand and the applicant must have made a significant contribution to the concept and execution of the work. Scientific excellence will be the primary criterion used by the judging panel, but aspects of presentation are also regarded as important.  One submission per person per year.

Poster Prizes 

Three best poster prizes will be awarded at the ASM. Applicants will be automatically entered upon submitting their poster.

CSANZ (Parent Body) Scholarships and Prizes

Note that the scholarships and prizes listed on csanz.edu.au are available to all CSANZ members.