American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship
The AHA Predoctoral Fellowship supports mentored research training for predoctoral students investigating cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, or brain health.
Funder: American Heart Association
Due Dates: August 4, 2026 (Full proposal, 3:00 p.m. Central Time)
Funding Amounts: $29,364 annual stipend + $4,550 health insurance + $2,000 project support per year; duration 1–2 years; no indirect costs.
Summary: Supports full-time predoctoral students in mentored research and clinical training focused on cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, or brain health.
Key Information: Applicants must be AHA Professional Members and affiliated with a U.S.-based non-profit institution at submission.
Description
This fellowship is designed to enhance the research and clinical training of promising predoctoral students pursuing careers as scientists, physician-scientists, or clinician-scientists in cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, or brain health. The program emphasizes a collaborative research proposal between the trainee and an established mentor, focusing on impactful investigative questions. Fellows are expected to take primary responsibility for the application and research, with strong mentorship support, and are encouraged to pursue bold ideas that align with the mission of the American Heart Association (AHA).
