American Heart Association Institutional Awards for Undergraduate Student Training
This grant supports institutions to provide undergraduate students with immersive research and mentorship in cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, or brain health fields to encourage research careers.
Funder: American Heart Association
Due Dates: September 10, 2025 | September 9, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $165,000 per institution over three years (supports 2–5 students/year; $6,000 stipend/student, $3,000 travel/student, $10,000 admin/year)
Summary: Supports institutions to provide immersive research experiences and structured mentorship for undergraduate students to encourage research careers aligned with AHA’s mission.
Key Information: Proposals must be submitted by 3 p.m. Central Time on the deadline; late submissions are not accepted.
Description
This award funds qualified research institutions to provide undergraduate students with hands-on research experiences in cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, or brain health disciplines. The program is designed to encourage students from any discipline to consider research careers by engaging them in active research environments, structured training, and mentorship. Institutions must demonstrate robust recruitment and selection processes, prioritize diversity and inclusion, and offer a supportive environment for student development. Each award supports 2–5 students annually for three years, with a focus on meaningful research, strong mentorship, and effective program evaluation.
