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 24, 2026

Application

Biosketch Instructions for American Heart Association Applications

Official instructions for formatting and including required information in the NIH biosketch and personal statement for American Heart Association research grant applications.

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Requirements

Upload NIH biosketch (OMB No. 3145-0279) and supplement (OMB No. 0925-0001 or 0925-0002).; All applicants: Detail data sharing of research outputs if applicable.; All applicants (except fellows): Include a statement in the Personal Statement section regarding contribution to a safe and inclusive work environment.; Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship applicants: Include a statement on career goals in Section A. Personal Statement.

Application materials

NIH biosketch; Personal statement supplement

How to apply

Upload the required NIH biosketch and supplement to the application portal.; Ensure the Personal Statement section addresses specific AHA requirements based on applicant type.

Contact

Applications team email; 1-888-242-2453 (Inside U.S.); 1-214-570-5935 (Outside U.S.); professional.help@heart.org

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