American Heart Association 2027 Postdoctoral Fellowship

American Heart Association funding for mentored postdoctoral training in cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and brain health research, due August 5, 2026.

One- or two-year annual stipend ranging from $63,480 to $77,076 depending on years of postdoctoral experience, plus $12,200/year toward health insurance and $3,000/year in additional project support.

• Annual stipend of $63,480–$77,076 depending on experience
• $12,200/year health insurance allowance
• $3,000/year project and travel support
• Mentored research training under a senior investigator
• Renewable for a second two-year award (up to 4 years total)

• Hold a post-baccalaureate doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DO, DVM, PharMD, DDS, DPh, or equivalent) at award activation
• No more than five years of research training or experience since the doctorate, excluding clinical training
• Not of faculty rank at the time of award
• Must be embedded at a qualifying U.S. non-profit institution with an active research mentor
• Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and holders of qualifying visas (F-1, J-1, H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, G-4, DACA, etc.)

1. 1Confirm or obtain American Heart Association Professional Membership (required at submission)
2. 2Identify a qualified mentor and host institution
3. 3Register and prepare the proposal via ProposalCentral (opens 8 weeks before the deadline)
4. 4Submit the 5-page research plan, biosketch, budget, and three reference letters by the deadline