Predoctoral Fellowships - American Heart Association (AHA)
The American Heart Association (AHA) supports up to 2 years of doctoral dissertation projects which broadly relate to cardiovascular function and disease. Research will also focus on stroke or related clinical, basic science, and public health problems. A sponsor will preside over the student to work on independent research on a full-time basis.
Fellows will carry out a proposal with significance and innovation.
DISCIPLINES
Health Sciences. Life Sciences. Social Sciences. School of Engineering.
School of Public Health. Research broadly related to cardiovascular function and disease and stroke, or to related clinical, basic science, bioengineering or biotechnology, and public health problems, including multidisciplinary efforts.
ACADEMIC LEVEL
Students Working on Doctoral Dissertation.
CITIZENSHIP
Open only to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. U.S. citizens and residents. Also open to holders of the following citizenship
designations: E-3, F-1, J-1, H1-B, TN, O-1, G-4.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
At the time of application, the applicant must be a post baccalaureate, predoctoral M.D., Ph.D., D.O., D.V.M. (or equivalent) student who seeks research training with a sponsor/mentor prior to embarking on a research career. Must be a full-time student working towards his/her degree. Must be enrolled in any accredited institution in California, Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah or Washington state. Research plan. Biographical sketch/bibliography. Academic record.
Literature cited. Publications or abstracts.
STIPEND
Yearly stipend of $23,844, plus $1,000 for health insurance and $2,000 for project support, publications, supplies, and equipment. Award duration for 2 years, total award amount: $50,000.
DEADLINES
2/9/2017
CONTACT
American Heart Association
Division of Research Administration
AHA National Center
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231-4596
214-360-6107
apply@heart.org
For more information, contact: Rowena Grainger at rowena.grainger@uconn.edu