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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Strategic Award Guide

Guide for American Heart Association Strategic Awards, detailing procedures, policies, and conditions for award support, fund expenditure, and award lifecycle management.

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Eligibility

U.S. citizen; Permanent Resident; Pending Permanent Resident; H1-B Visa; O-1 Visa; TN Visa

Requirements

Must meet citizenship criteria throughout award duration.; Awardee Institution must ensure legal verification of citizenship/visa status.; Research projects cannot scientifically overlap with other funded work.; Must affirm no supplementary or duplicate funding for research purposes.; Must provide required documentation to activate award.

Application materials

Award Agreement; Animal Subject Use Form; Open Science Data Plan/Opt-Out; Project budget; IACUC and/or IRB Regulatory Approval (for Project PIs)

Documents

Award Agreement; Animal Subject Use Form; Open Science Data Plan/Opt-Out; Project budget; IACUC and/or IRB Regulatory Approval

Contact

ProposalCentral Customer Support; Awards Administration

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