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

Instructions for Preparing a Reference Document

Official guidelines for referees providing confidential reference documents for American Heart Association research programs, including Predoctoral Fellowships, via the ProposalCentral portal.

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Eligibility

Referees must be familiar with the applicant's scientific interests and abilities.; Mentors, co-mentors, department heads, collaborating investigators, or consultants contributing to the proposal may not serve as a referee for Predoctoral Fellowship applicants.

Requirements

Reference documents must be uploaded to the ProposalCentral online application system.; Reference documents are confidential and not viewable by the applicant.; Maximum 4 pages permitted for reference documents.; Avoid referring to personal circumstances or attributes such as marital status, age, gender, child care, illness, or non-professional roles.; Letters must be composed by the referent and not originate from the applicant.

Application materials

Reference Report Form (.doc) to be completed and saved as a PDF.

How to apply

Download the Reference Report Form (.doc).; Complete the form and save as a PDF.; Upload the PDF to ProposalCentral using the link provided in the email sent to the referee.

Documents

Reference Report Form (.doc)

Contact

ProposalCentral support: pcsupport@altum.com, +1-800-875-2562, +1-703-964-5840; AHA reference content questions: apply@heart.org, +1-214-360-6107

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