Tips for New Research Proposals

Supporting Research in Sudden Cardiac Arrest

The American Heart Association is committed to supporting new research projects on Sudden Cardiac Arrest across all scientific disciplines (basic, clinical, and population) within any current Heart Association programs. No additional pre-proposal or proposal materials are necessary outside of individual Association program criteria; awardees will be designated from the existing applicant pool within each program.

International Applicants - Did you know?

For ALL research programs – including fellowships – applicants are not required to reside in the United States for any period before applying for Association funding. However, Association research awards are limited to U.S.-based non-profit institutions, including medical, osteopathic, and dental schools, veterinary schools, schools of public health, pharmacy schools, nursing schools, universities and colleges, public and voluntary hospitals and others that can demonstrate the ability to conduct the proposed research. Find more on acceptable visa types and additional information.

Use of Large Language Models and Generative AI in Proposals & Peer Review

Applicants:
The Association permits the use of a large language model (LLM – e.g., ChatGPT) or a generative artificial intelligence tool to create and/or edit content in research proposals submitted for funding. This information must be disclosed at the time of submission. Disclosure of this information does not impact peer review. Should this information not be disclosed accurately, and use of these tools is identified, the proposal may be administratively withdrawn.

Peer Reviewers:
The Association does not permit the use of a large language model (LLM – e.g., ChatGPT) or an artificial intelligence tool to generate and/or edit content in peer review critiques. Uploading any portion of a research proposal into a large language model (LLM – e.g., ChatGPT) or an artificial intelligence tool to assist in writing a critique of the proposal is explicitly prohibited as it is a violation of the Association’s Peer Reviewer Certification Statement (to include confidentiality, non-disclosure, and conflict of interest).

Biosketch Addition: Inclusive and safe environment

All applicants (excluding fellows) are to include a statement in the Personal Statement section of their biographical sketch that explicitly states how they contribute to a safe and inclusive work environment. In addition, mentors on Fellowships and Career Development Awards should complete recognized training specific to sexual and gender-based harassment.