American Heart Association (AHA) - Postdoctoral Fellowship

A document containing a reference report form for postdoctoral fellowship applications to the American Heart Association (AHA).

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DeadlineAugust 5, 2026, 3 p.m. CT

Award amountOne- or two-year stipend; $3,000 per year for project support; $12,200 per year for health insurance; over $6. 1 billion in research since 1949; $184 million to fund 1,015 new awards in 2024-25; Stipend based on years of experience ($63,480 to $77,076); five new grants related to congenital heart defects awarded in 2025; $22. 5 million to be awarded through 2028 for congenital heart defect research

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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American Heart Association (AHA) - Postdoctoral Fellowship

Official Request for Proposals (RFP) document for the 2027 American Heart Association Postdoctoral Fellowship, detailing eligibility, stipend levels, and application requirements.

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Deadline

2026-08-05

Award amount

Stipend based on years of experience ($63,480 to $77,076)

Eligibility

Must hold a post-baccalaureate PhD or equivalent, or a doctoral-level clinical degree (MD, DO, DVM, PharMD, DDS, DPh, etc.); Must not be pursuing a doctoral degree at time of activation; No more than five years of research training or experience since obtaining doctoral degree; Must be AHA Professional Member at time of submission; Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or hold specific eligible visa types (E-3, F-1, G-4, H1-B, J-1, O-1, TN, or DACA); Must be based at a U.S. non-profit institution

Requirements

Must devote at least 80% of full-time work to research; Must have a research mentor; Must submit a 5-page research proposal; Must obtain three letters of reference; Must not be of faculty rank

Application materials

Research proposal (5-page limit); Biosketch with personal statement; Three letters of reference; Institutional representative signature

How to apply

Submit electronically via ProposalCentral; Ensure mentor and applicant are active AHA members; Upload all required documents by the deadline

Important dates

RFP posted: April 28, 2026; ProposalCentral open: July 1, 2026; Proposal deadline: August 5, 2026; Award notification: December 2026; Award start: January 1, 2027

Documents

AHA Application Instructions (PDF); Reference Report form template

Contact

AHA Membership: +1-888-242-2453 or 972-349-5803

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