1. Applications:

• The Committee will make its independent selection by the first week of September, 2025.
• A letter of support from the candidate’s program director is required during the application process.
• Priority is given to those that submitted accepted abstracts.
• 10 grant recipients will be now notified by September, 2025.
• Grants will be provided after showing the attendance certificate during the last day of the conference & can be collected from the speakers room.
• By registering, you consent to receive newsletters and updates about current and future relevant events.

2. Eligibility:

• Citizens or residents of the Middle East only.
• Age limit 35 years.
• Fellows and physicians in training in accredited cardiology training programs in the Middle East and Africa.
• The following criteria will be considered during the selection process to ensure diversity and milestones: Age, Country, Experience, Specialty.
• Number of publications indexed in the last 5 years, etc.

3. Conditions:

• The grant is intended for the 17th Gulf Heart Association Conference only.
• In case of absence due to illness, force majeure or other unavoidable circumstances, the grant award would be deemed lost and the candidate asked to explain his/her absence.
• All paperwork (visa, study leave, etc…) remains the responsibility of the applicant.
• Applicants are eligible for one source of funding only. If alternative funds are available on top of the travel grant applicants must notify the committee immediately.
• Registration is complimentary to grant winners.

Thank you for submitting your applications. Submissions are now closed and under review. Selected applicants will be notified by email.