The American Heart Association (AHA) is offering its prestigious 2027 Predoctoral Fellowship, providing one to two years of mentored research funding for doctoral students pursuing careers in cardiovascular and brain health sciences. This competitive fellowship supports pre-doctoral and clinical health degree students in the United States.
Key Details
- Award: $29,364 annual stipend + $4,550 health insurance allowance + $2,000 project support per year
- Duration: 1–2 years of full-time mentored research training
- Eligible degrees: PhD, MD, DO, DVM, PharmD, DDS, DrPH, or equivalent clinical health science doctoral programmes
- Focus area: Cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, or brain health research
- Eligibility: Full-time doctoral students at U.S.-based non-profit institutions; U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and certain visa holders (F-1, J-1, H-1B, etc.) are eligible
- Application portal: ProposalCentral (opens May 15, 2026)
- Deadline: August 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM CT
- Award start: January 1, 2027
Applicants must be AHA Professional Members at the time of submission and must be supervised by an established investigator with adequate current funding. Three letters of reference are required. Early submission is strongly encouraged as no late submissions are accepted.
Apply on the official AHA website →
Always verify deadlines and details on the official American Heart Association website before applying.