Rapid Impact Research Award
Supports innovative research by early and mid-career investigators in sudden cardiac arrest, CKMS, or stroke/vascular dementia 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 ($50,000/year including 10% indirects) over two years; no-cost extensions not allowed; non-renewable
Summary: Supports early and mid-career investigators conducting innovative research in sudden cardiac arrest, Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome, or stroke/vascular dementia.
Key Information: Applicants must serve as peer reviewers in a distributed review process; AHA Professional Membership required at submission.
Description
The Rapid Impact Research Award is designed to support early and mid-career investigators proposing innovative research that advances the American Heart Association’s mission to improve cardiovascular and brain health. The program specifically targets projects in three priority areas: sudden cardiac arrest/resuscitation science, Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome (CKMS), and stroke and/or vascular dementias. Proposals should aim to address key knowledge gaps in these fields, with an emphasis on impactful, novel approaches. The AHA encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, especially those who have faced career obstacles or have non-traditional trajectories, and expects all proposals to reflect a commitment to health equity.
