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 Research Funding Application Instructions

A comprehensive 56-page guide detailing the application process, ProposalCentral submission steps, required documentation, and policies for American Heart Association research awards.

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Eligibility

Must maintain American Heart Association Professional Membership; Compliance with AHA open science policies for prior awardees; Must meet specific program eligibility requirements as defined in individual funding opportunity descriptions

Requirements

Must use ProposalCentral for application submission; Must obtain an ORCiD ID; Adherence to AHA policies on scientific misconduct, ethics, and data sharing; Submission of required personnel information including mentors, collaborators, and referees

Application materials

Biographical Sketch; Career Development Plan; Proposed Research Plan; Literature Cited; Research Project Environment; Budget Justification Form

How to apply

Create an account and application in ProposalCentral; Complete all required sections including PI demographics, institution details, and budget summaries; Upload all required documents in PDF format; Validate the application within the portal; Submit the application before the program deadline

Documents

AHA_Research_Funding_Application_Instructions_AC.pdf

Contact

Altum/Proposal Central (Technical Support); American Heart Association (Program Questions)

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