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 Strategic Networks Research Programs

Information hub for AHA Strategic Networks, including postdoctoral fellowship application instructions, resources for awardees, and contact details for the research team.

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Eligibility

Postdoctoral graduates interested in a fellowship opportunity with one of AHA’s Strategic Networks

Application materials

CV (for future fellowship interest); Application documents (specific to center of interest)

How to apply

Submit an application directly to the center(s) of interest for current opportunities.; Submit a CV to StrategicAwards@heart.org for future fellowship opportunities.

Documents

General Strategic Networks FAQs (PDF); Application Instructions (PDF); Strategic Award Guide (PDF); Carryover Request Template (DOCX); No-cost Extension & Carryover Request Template (DOCX)

Contact

StrategicAwards@heart.org (General Questions); pcsupport@altum.com (Technical Support); 800-875-2562 (Technical Support U.S./Canada); 1-703-964-5840 (Technical Support International); 1-888-242-2453 (Password/Login Help U.S.); 1-214-570-5935 (Password/Login Help Outside U.S.)

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