American Heart Association (AHA) - Predoctoral Fellowship

An overview of the American Heart Association's 8- to 10-week summer research program for college students interested in STEMM careers.

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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 25, 2026

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Application Instructions

Instructions for preparing and submitting research funding proposals to the American Heart Association, including details on ProposalCentral, application sections, and required documents.

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Application materials

Biographical Sketch; Career Development Plan; Proposed Research Plan/Pre-proposal Instructions; Literature Cited; Research Project Environment

How to apply

Access ProposalCentral; Create an application; Complete application sections; Upload attachments; Submit proposal

Documents

Application Instructions (PDF); Tutorial on How to Create an Application using ProposalCentral (PDF)

Contact

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

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