Heart Rhythm 2026 will be held April 23-26, 2026, in Chicago, IL
Guidelines for Cardiac EPS 2026 YIA will be preserved here for posterity until the current year’s guidelines are available!
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION (SUBMISSION DEADLINE: December 3, 2025)
All authors wishing to participate in the Cardiac EPS YIA Competition must submit an abstract to the Heart Rhythm 2026 Submission Site and indicate their interest in being considered for the Cardiac EPS YIA in the “Awards” section. Those wishing to join Cardiac EPS during or before submission are invited to please visit the Cardiac EPS Website to apply. Cardiac EPS YIA submissions will be reviewed in January 2026.
ELIGIBILITY
The Cardiac EPS YIA Competition is open to any active Cardiac EPS member physician or scientist who is currently in a residency, clinical or postdoctoral fellowship, working in clinical or basic research in the areas of cardiac arrhythmias, pacing and/or electrophysiology. Those who completed such a program within the past three years (at the time of submission) are also eligible. The competition is also open to predoctoral, graduate, and undergraduate students. The applicant must be the first author on the abstract submitted to Heart Rhythm and an active Cardiac EPS Member* for consideration. No more than two submissions from the same sponsor are permitted.
* If you wish to become a Cardiac EPS member, please visit the CES Website to apply for membership.
Individuals who have submitted abstracts to other major North American meetings and are awaiting notification of acceptance may also submit abstracts to the Heart Rhythm Society for consideration; however, upon acceptance from another organization, it is the responsibility of the author to notify the Heart Rhythm Society office no later than February 25, 2025, to withdraw the abstract. Refund of abstract submission fees will not be issued for withdrawn abstracts.
An abstract is not eligible for consideration if it is published prior to the Cardiac EPS annual meeting or if it is substantially similar to material presented or to be presented at a major North American meeting held before the Cardiac EPS meeting. However, the same abstract may be presented at both Heart Rhythm 2026 and the Cardiac EPS meeting.
ELIGIBLE TOPICS
Any work of an investigational nature that pertains directly or indirectly to cardiac arrhythmias, pacing and/or electrophysiology is suitable. This work may be in basic science or clinical investigation. Finalists are selected based on the qualifications of the candidate and the originality, importance, and scientific excellence of a project that contributes to understanding of cardiac pacing and electrophysiology, and ultimately improved patient care. Young Investigators Award Competition submissions are reviewed and judged in one of two categories: basic research and clinical research.
PROCESS
To be considered for the Cardiac EPS YIA, the individual will need to submit an abstract during the Heart Rhythm 2026 Abstract Submission period and confirm interest in applying for the Competition. In January, all eligible Cardiac EPS YIA submissions will be reviewed. A selected list of 20 competitors in each category (basic and clinical) will be invited to showcase their work as presenters during the Cardiac EPS poster session. A short-list of the top five highest scoring finalists in each category (basic and clinical) will be invited to present their posters directly to the judges during the YIA Competition at the Cardiac EPS luncheon to be held during HRS 2026, on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, in Chicago, IL. See below for further details.
NOTE: The Heart Rhythm Abstract Review process will generate a score of eligibility to compete in the Cardiac EPS YIA Competition. Abstracts that are not accepted for presentation at HRS will not be considered for the Competition.
NOTIFICATION
Cardiac EPS YIA Poster Presenters and Finalists will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance in February 2026.
PRESENTATION
The Cardiac EPS YIA Awards Competition and poster presentation will take place during Heart Rhythm 2026, on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, in Chicago, IL. Posters will be presented in-person with traditional physical posters on display in the session room. Poster size specifications will be announced after Cardiac EPS poster acceptance. The identified finalists will be given 10 minutes to present their poster followed by a 5-minute question-and-answer session with the Cardiac EPS YIA judges and the audience.
AWARDS
All Cardiac EPS YIA finalists will be eligible for discounted Heart Rhythm 2026 abstract presenter registration (50% off the published rate). In addition, two first prize awards: $500 for basic research and $500 for clinical research will be presented, with the runners-up in each category receiving $250 each. The results will be announced by the Cardiac EPS Vice President at the end of the Cardiac EPS session during Heart Rhythm 2026.
QUESTIONS?
Do you have questions about Cardiac EPS membership or the Cardiac EPS YIA Competition, including the process for opting in during Heart Rhythm abstract submission? Please contact ces@cardiaceps.org