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American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship


Goes By: AHA Predoctoral Fellowship

Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.

About this Fellowship

Funding for predoctoral or professional healthcare students planning careers in improving global cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and brain health.

AHA predoctoral fellowships provide up to two years of support for students in health-related doctoral fields who intend careers as scientists, physician-scientists or other clinician-scientists, or related careers. Applicants work collaboratively with a faculty mentor to prepare their proposal. Open to international students. Applicants should be enrolled in a program at the time of application and have completed their initial coursework by grant start.

Deadlines are typically in mid-September. Refer to the program website for details.


Award Value

$28,788 annual stipend plus insurance and research support


Eligibility Requirements

Requirements Details
Year(s) of Application Doctoral, Professional Degree: Health Sciences

Minimum Grade Point Average

3.3

Citizenship

No Requirements
Campus Nomination Required No


Last updated: June 19, 2025




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