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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2027 American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship

Official program page for the American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship, providing application instructions, key dates, and eligibility requirements for students in cardiovascular or cerebrovascular health research.

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Deadline

2026-08-04T15:00:00

Award amount

$29,364 stipend per year

Eligibility

Full-time students enrolled in MD, DO, DVM, PharmD, DDS, DrPH or PhD in science, nursing, public health or equivalent clinical health science doctoral program; Must be American Heart Association Professional Members at the time of proposal submission

Requirements

Must intend to have careers as scientists, physician-scientists or other clinician-scientists focused on improving global cardiovascular or cerebrovascular health; All submissions require the signature of a designated institutional representative; Mentors must maintain active Association Professional Membership

Application materials

Application Instructions (PDF); Required Application Documents; ProposalCentral submission

How to apply

Submit proposals electronically via ProposalCentral; Join or renew American Heart Association Professional Membership prior to submission; Ensure all required documents are uploaded according to the Application Instructions

Important dates

RFP posted: April 28, 2026; ProposalCentral open: May 15, 2026; Proposal deadline: August 4, 2026, 3 p.m. CT; Award notification: December 2026; Award start: January 1, 2027

Documents

Predoctoral Fellowship Request for Proposals (PDF); Application Instructions (PDF)

Contact

Applications Team: professional.help@heart.org; Inside U.S. Phone: 1-888-242-2453; Outside U.S. Phone: 1-214-570-5935

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