Institutional Award for Undergraduate Student Training
Forecasted
Institutional Award for Undergraduate Student Training supports undergraduates through institution-led, mentored research that advances longer, healthier lives and encourages research careers.
Funder: American Heart Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $165,000 over three years, supporting two to five students annually
Summary: Supports institutional programs offering undergraduates mentored research experiences aligned with the American Heart Association’s mission.
Key Information: The program director applies on the institution’s behalf and must be a full-time assistant professor or above.
Description
The American Heart Association (AHA) funds qualified research institutions to provide meaningful undergraduate research experiences that encourage students from all disciplines to consider research careers. Each three-year program supports 10-week experiences guided by faculty sponsors, with funding for student stipends, scientific conference travel, and administrative coordination. Research must support the Association’s mission of longer, healthier lives.
The program emphasizes experienced mentoring, institutional support, and preparation for research-intensive or research-related careers. Reviewers consider interdisciplinary training, cohort educational activities, access to current scientific knowledge and methods, and rigorous evaluation using feedback from current and former trainees. Institutions are strongly encouraged to recruit students from groups underrepresented in science, with recruitment open beyond the sponsoring institution.
