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

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General Strategic Networks FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about the Strategically Focused Research Network (SFRN) structure, application process, subcontracts, and peer review.

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Award amount

$12-20M in funding per Network

Requirements

Center Director: 20% minimum effort; Training Director: 5% minimum effort; Project PIs: 10% minimum effort; Project PI must be housed at either the Center’s institution or an institution within the US for international collaborators.

Application materials

Biosketch; Letter of Support

Important dates

Topics announced in early spring; RFAs released approximately late spring and early fall

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