DeadlineAugust 4, 2026; Award notification: December 2026; Proposal Central open: July 1, 2026; Proposal Central open: May 15, 2026; January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2026
Award amount$43 million; $29,364 annual stipend; $29,364 stipend per year; $2,000 annual project support; $2,000 project support per year; $2,000 per year for project support; $4,550 for health insurance per year; $4,550 per year for health insurance
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
Award workspace
Core details, official source pages, and recent changes for this award.
Deadline
August 4, 2026; Award notification: December 2026; Proposal Central open: July 1, 2026; Proposal Central open: May 15, 2026; January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2026
Opening date
2026-07-01
Award amount
$43 million; $29,364 annual stipend; $29,364 stipend per year; $2,000 annual project support; $2,000 project support per year; $2,000 per year for project support; $4,550 for health insurance per year; $4,550 per year for health insurance
Discipline
STEM; Health
Eligibility
Full-time student; U.S.-based non-profit institutions; College students interested in STEMM careers; Must be based at a U.S. non-profit institution; Must meet specific visa requirements if applicable; Must be an American Heart Association Professional Member
Requirements
Must obtain an ORCi D ID; Mentored training program; No supplemental materials allowed; Paper submissions are not accepted; Must submit a 5-page research proposal; Mentor must be an established investigator
Official application information and guidelines for the American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship, providing mentored training support for doctoral students in cardiovascular or cerebrovascular health research.
An interactive portal provided by the American Heart Association to view data on investigators, institutions, awards, and research publications funded by the Association since 2001.
A comprehensive guide for applicants to American Heart Association research programs, including instructions for ProposalCentral, biosketch preparation, eligibility criteria, and peer review processes.
Official guidelines for referees providing confidential reference documents for American Heart Association research programs, including Predoctoral Fellowships, via the ProposalCentral portal.
A comprehensive guide detailing the required application documents, page limitations, and submission procedures for American Heart Association research funding programs via ProposalCentral.
A glossary of research categories funded and supported by the American Heart Association, including definitions for basic, clinical, translational, and population health research.
Official instructions for formatting and including required information in the NIH biosketch and personal statement for American Heart Association research grant applications.
A comprehensive FAQ page for American Heart Association professional members covering membership management, journal access, conference registration, and continuing education credits.