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AHA Predoctoral Fellowship

AHA Predoctoral Fellowship

Offers predoctoral cardiovascular fellowships for scientists entering heart research to strengthen real-world implementation.

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The American Heart Association (AHA) Predoctoral Fellowship supports doctoral students conducting mentored research aimed at improving cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and brain health. Established in 1924 and the largest non-government funder of cardiovascular research in the United States with more than $6 billion invested since inception, the AHA administers this fellowship as part of its annua…

Funds mentored doctoral-level research training in cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and brain health at U.S. universities and research institutions, with awards running one or two years starting January 2027.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: professional.heart.org