American Heart Association/Myocarditis Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship
The American Heart Association/Myocarditis Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship funds research advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of myocarditis.
Funder: Myocarditis Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Research fellowship full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical award: $50,000 for one year (salary only); jointly funded by Myocarditis Foundation and American Heart Association.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research projects advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of myocarditis.
Key Information: Eligibility and application process follow American Heart Association postdoctoral fellowship rules; see AHA for full requirements.
Description
This postdoctoral fellowship, jointly offered by the Myocarditis Foundation and the American Heart Association (AHA), funds innovative research focused on myocarditis. The fellowship supports projects investigating the causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment, epidemiology, or prevention of myocarditis—a rare but impactful inflammatory heart disease. The goal is to foster high-impact postdoctoral research that can improve scientific knowledge and patient outcomes in this challenging field. The Myocarditis Foundation also provides unique research resources, such as its BioBank, to support funded investigators.
