AHA Institutional Research Enhancement Award (AIREA)
Supports institutional cardiovascular research capacity through enhancement awards to strengthen real-world implementation.
The 2027 AHA Institutional Research Enhancement Award (AIREA) is a two-year, $200,000 research grant offered by the American Heart Association — the largest non-government funder of cardiovascular research in the United States — to support small-scale investigations into cardiovascular disease and brain health at institutions that have historically received limited federal research funding. The pr…
Funds small-scale cardiovascular disease and brain health research projects at U.S. institutions qualifying under NIH R15 eligibility criteria.
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