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 Open Science Policy Statements

Official guidelines for AHA-funded research regarding public access to publications, open data sharing plans, preregistration, preprints, and material transfer agreements.

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Eligibility

Predoctoral Fellowships (exempt from Open Data policy); Postdoctoral Fellowships (exempt from Open Data policy); Institutional Undergraduate Student Fellowship Program (exempt from Open Data policy)

Requirements

Journal articles must be made freely available in PubMed Central (PMC) within 12 months of publication; Data sharing plan required for non-exempt applicants; Factual data needed for independent verification must be made publicly available in an approved repository; Preregistration required for funded clinical trials; Use of Material Transfer Agreements for tangible research materials

Documents

Open Science Training Webinar (PDF); How to determine if your publication adheres to the Public Access Policy (PDF); HIPAA Compliance for Open Data Policy (PDF); Data Deposit Workbook (XLSX); Open Science Policy Flow Chart of Public Access and Open Data Processes (PDF)

Contact

Program inquiries: 214-360-6107 (option 1); Questions/Help: apply@heart.org; Password/Login Help: 1-888-242-2453 (Inside U.S.); Member Account & Subscription: professional.help@heart.org

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