At the time of application, the applicant must be:
- enrolled in a post-baccalaureate PhD, MD, DO, DVM, PharmD, DDS, DrPH, or PhD in nursing, public health, or equivalent clinical health science doctoral student who seeks research training with a sponsor prior to embarking upon a research career.
- a full-time student working towards his/her degree.
At the time of award activation, the candidate must have completed initial coursework and be at the stage of the program where they can devote full-time effort to research or activities related to the development into an independent researcher or a related career aimed at improving global cardiovascular health.
Annual Stipend
$26,353 (Matches the latest published NIH rate for predoctoral fellows at the time the AHA begins to accept RFAs - July 1, 2022.)
Plus $4,200 per year for health insurance.
Note: Stipend may be used to further supplement health insurance, however, the health insurance allowance may not be used for any other purpose.
Project Support
$2,000 per year, in addition to the stipend. No limit on any line item (travel, computer, equipment, etc.). International travel is permitted and does not require prior AHA approval.
Award Duration
One or two years