Description

The American Heart Association’s Predoctoral Fellowship supports integrated research and clinical training for students pursuing doctoral or clinical health professional degrees. It is intended for future scientists, physician-scientists, other clinician-scientists, and related professionals whose careers will improve global cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and brain health.

Fellows work with established investigators on clearly defined research questions. The program evaluates research both for its scientific merit and as a vehicle for the applicant’s individual training and career development. It encourages bold ideas and risk-taking by beginning investigators, including applicants who have not yet generated their own preliminary data. Individualized mentoring, a supportive scientific environment, and instruction in responsible research conduct are central to the fellowship.