ACHA Research Grant Award
The ACHA Research Grant Award funds innovative research to improve understanding and care for adults with congenital heart disease, supported by the Adult Congenital Heart Association.
Funder: Adult Congenital Heart Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Recent cycles: typically 2–4 awards/year; total annual funding ~$100,000–$150,000; individual grant amounts not always specified.
Summary: Supports innovative research to advance understanding, treatment, and care for adults living with congenital heart disease.
Description
The Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA) Research Grant Award funds investigator-initiated research projects that aim to improve the lives of adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD). Since 2019, the program has supported a broad spectrum of studies, including clinical, translational, and psychosocial research. Areas funded include artificial intelligence in cardiology, telehealth interventions, molecular and omics-based studies, quality of life, exercise physiology, and neurocognitive outcomes.
The grant is open to both early-career and established researchers, encouraging innovative approaches that can advance the field and ultimately improve outcomes for the ACHD community. ACHA emphasizes projects that are likely to have a tangible impact on patient care, risk stratification, and long-term quality of life.
