Second Century of Science Awards

Implementation Science Award

This program supported 19 early- and mid-career investigators' innovative implementation science studies that aligned with the Association's mission and optimal approaches to improving public health. Implementation research is scientific inquiry into questions concerning implementation – the act of carrying an intention into effect, which in health research can be policies, programs, or individual practices (collectively called interventions).

Early Faculty Independence Award

The Association's Second Century Early Faculty Independence Awards supported highly promising investigators in the early years of their first professional appointment as they address one of several possible areas of critical, emerging priority. Priority thematic areas of research focus included:

• Technology-driven health care and diagnostics
• Novel and emerging therapeutics
• Environmental impacts on health
• Research and solutions for issues affecting aging populations and the shrinking healthcare workforce

Clinical Fellow Research Education Program

The American Heart Association recognizes the need to foster research, research-related opportunities, and ongoing optimal implementation of practice guidelines for clinical fellows. This program  provided funding for cardiology and select neurology fellows to attend AHA's Scientific Sessions or International Stroke Conference and gain other training and experience integral to development of research acumen. Funds were awarded to 59 program directors to support up to five clinical fellows each year for a three-year period.