Ralph L. Sacco Scholarship Program in Brain Health
Forecasted
The Ralph L. Sacco Scholarship Program in Brain Health supports early-career postdocs in innovative research on preventing neurological and mental health disorders, funded by the American Heart Association.
Funder: American Heart Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application/proposal deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $150,000 total over two years; $65,000/year for salary + $10,000/year for research expenses + travel reimbursement
Summary: Two-year mentored postdoctoral fellowship for early-career researchers focused on prevention in neurological or mental/behavioral health.
Key Information: Requires at least 80% research effort and less than five years of postdoctoral research experience; not open to faculty.
Description
The Ralph L. Sacco Scholarship Program in Brain Health, jointly funded by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), supports early-career postdoctoral researchers pursuing hypothesis-driven research in the prevention of neurological or mental/behavioral health disorders. Emphasizing innovation, inclusivity, and impact, the program provides a two-year mentored fellowship designed to foster professional development and catalyze the next generation of leaders in brain health research. Scholars receive structured mentorship, participate in annual gatherings at major scientific meetings, and benefit from a robust training plan that supports their trajectory toward independent research careers.
