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 25, 2026

Application

American Heart Association Application Resources

A comprehensive guide for applicants providing instructions, proposal preparation tips, eligibility criteria, and technical resources for American Heart Association research funding.

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Eligibility

Must be an American Heart Association Professional Member; U.S.-based non-profit institutions; U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or specific visa holders (E-3, F-1, G-4, H1-B, J-1, O-1, TN, DACA)

Requirements

Must maintain professional membership throughout the award; Must demonstrate adequate time for project completion; Must include a statement on contributing to a safe and inclusive work environment; Must disclose use of AI/LLM tools in proposal generation

Application materials

Biosketch (NIH format accepted); Summary for non-scientists; Career Development Plan; Pre-proposal (if required by specific RFP)

How to apply

Register and apply via ProposalCentral; Review step-by-step application instructions (PDF); Attend webinars for Q&A sessions

Important dates

June 15, 2026 (Webinar); July 7, 2026 (Webinar); July 30, 2026 (Webinar)

Documents

Application Instructions (PDF); How to Create an Application in ProposalCentral (PDF); Sample Non-fellowship Biosketch (DOCX); Predoctoral Fellowship biosketch sample (DOCX); Postdoctoral Fellowship biosketch sample (DOCX)

Contact

apply@heart.org; 1-888-242-2453; 972-349-5803

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