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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Strategic Award Guide

Guide for American Heart Association Strategic Awards, detailing procedures, policies, and life cycle of awards for Center Directors, Project PIs, and fellows.

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Eligibility

U.S. citizen; Permanent Resident; Pending Permanent Resident; H1-B Visa; O-1 Visa; TN Visa

Requirements

Must meet citizenship criteria throughout award duration.; Awardee Institution must ensure legal verification of citizenship/visa status.; Research projects cannot have scientific overlap with other funded work.; Must notify Association of activation of any award providing alternative or overlapping support.; Must provide required documentation by due dates to activate award.

Application materials

Award Agreement; Animal Subject Use Form; Open Science Data Plan/Opt-Out; Project budget; IACUC and/or IRB Regulatory Approval (for Project PIs)

Documents

Award Agreement; Award Activation Forms; Animal Subject Use Form; Open Science Data Plan/Opt-Out; Project budget

Contact

800-875-2562 (Toll-free U.S. and Canada), +1 703-964-5840 (Direct Dial International), pcsupport@altum.com; StrategicAwards@heart.org

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