AHA Research Policies & Awardee Hub
Contact Us
For policy and procedural questions, contact the AHA at awards@heart.org (include the award number on the subject line)
or call (214) 360-6107, option 2. Find the Awards Coordinator who manages your state.
• May I rebudget funds?
• I wish to replace personnel on my grant.
• May I request a no-cost extension?
• I need to take a leave of absence.
• When is my next progress report or expenditure report due?
For login or technical help, such as:
• I cannot access my ProposalCentral account.
• I cannot find my award record.
• I get an error message when I upload a report.
• I need to update my institution and contact information but am unsure how.
• It seems that I have more than one login for ProposalCentral. Can I merge them?
Contact PCsupport@altum.com or (800) 875-2562 (toll-free U.S. and Canada) or +1 (703) 964-5840 (direct dial international)
Additional Resources
- The Heart of Communicating Science (online course)
- The Heart of Team Science (online course)
- How to Talk About Your AHA-Funded Research (video)
- Mission, Vision and the 12 Essential Elements Guiding Our Research Program
- How an AHA Research Award is Given
- Research Standards
- Types of Research
- Volunteer Structure
Past Program Descriptions
Select the award activation year for a complete list of programs.
After a deadline has passed and awards have been announced, program descriptions are maintained here. Awardees and institutional/fiscal officers may reference these for budget purposes for the duration of the award.
Institutional Officers: Manage awards through the AHA's online system, ProposalCentral.
Opportunities for Spending Award Funds
Spend your AHA award funds on activities that enhance professional development
Volunteer
The AHA continually enhances and refines its peer review process to identify and fund the most meritorious research projects that support our mission: To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.
Peer Review Advantage
Dr. Michael Criqui talks about how peer review service can enhance your career success.