Rapid Impact Research Award
AHA's Rapid Impact Research Award funds innovative research on sudden cardiac arrest, CKMS, and stroke/vascular dementias to advance cardiovascular and brain health.
Funder: American Heart Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application/proposal deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 total per award ($50,000/year, including up to 10% indirect costs) for 2 years; no-cost extensions not allowed.
Summary: Supports early and mid-career investigators conducting innovative research in sudden cardiac arrest, Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome, and stroke/vascular dementias.
Key Information: All applicants must serve as peer reviewers for the program; AHA Professional Membership required at submission.
Description
The Rapid Impact Research Award from the American Heart Association (AHA) funds innovative basic, clinical, and population health research addressing critical gaps in three priority areas: sudden cardiac arrest/resuscitation science, Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome (CKMS), and stroke and/or vascular dementias. The program aims to accelerate progress in cardiovascular and brain health by supporting early and mid-career investigators with novel proposals aligned to the AHA’s mission. Applicants are encouraged to incorporate equitable health perspectives and diversity in their research, and the AHA strongly welcomes applications from individuals with non-traditional career paths or those who have overcome unique challenges.
