The American Heart Association (AHA) is now accepting proposals for its 2027 Predoctoral Fellowship, a prestigious funding award designed to support promising pre-doctoral and clinical health professional degree students who intend to pursue research careers in cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and brain health sciences. The award covers up to two years of mentored research training at a US-based non-profit institution. This guide covers AHA Predoctoral Fellowship in full — funding, eligibility, deadlines and how to apply.
Key Details
- Funder: American Heart Association (AHA)
- Award Type: Predoctoral Fellowship (mentored research training)
- Stipend: $29,364 per year + $4,550/year health insurance allowance + $2,000/year project support
- Duration: 1–2 years
- Deadline: Tuesday, 4 August 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CT
- Award Start: January 1, 2027
- Eligibility: Full-time students in PhD, MD, DO, DVM, PharmD, DDS, DrPH, or equivalent clinical health science doctoral programs at US institutions. Must be a US citizen, permanent resident, or hold an eligible visa (F-1, J-1, H-1B, etc.)
- Research Focus: Cardiovascular disease, stroke, cerebrovascular health, brain health
- Submission Platform: ProposalCentral (opens May 15, 2026)
- Membership Requirement: Applicants must be AHA Professional Members at submission
- How to Apply: Visit the official AHA Predoctoral Fellowship page
This is a highly competitive award that assesses the fellow’s research potential (30%), the mentor’s commitment and training plan (40%), and the scientific merit of the proposed research as a training vehicle (30%). Applicants are encouraged to submit early — the AHA does not accept late submissions and offers no appeals process.
Always verify deadlines and details on the official American Heart Association website before applying.
AHA Predoctoral Fellowship: key details
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