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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Open Science Policy Statements for American Heart Association Funded Research

Official policy guidelines for AHA-funded researchers regarding public access, open data, preregistration, preprints, and material transfer agreements.

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Eligibility

Predoctoral Fellowships are exempt from the Open Data policy.

Requirements

Journal articles resulting from AHA funding must be made freely available in PubMed Central (PMC) within 12 months of publication.; Data sharing plans are required for certain applicants.; Preregistration is required for funded clinical trials.; Material Transfer Agreements are recommended for the transfer of tangible research materials.

Documents

Open Science Training Webinar (PDF); How to determine if your publication adheres to the Public Access Policy (PDF); HIPAA Compliance for Open Data Policy (PDF); Data Deposit Workbook (XLSX); Open Science Policy Flow Chart of Public Access and Open Data Processes (PDF)

Contact

Program inquiries: 214-360-6107 (option 1); Questions/Help: apply@heart.org; Password/Login Help: 1-888-242-2453 (Inside U.S.); Password/Login Help: 1-214-570-5935 (Outside U.S.); Member Account & Subscription: professional.help@heart.org

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