Peer Review

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.

Information for Applicants and Peer Reviewers

• Science Keywords
• Scoring and Triage Guidelines (PDF)
• AHA Lay Reviewers/Impact on Mission (PDF)
• Open Science Policy Statements

View program descriptions for details, application deadlines, and award activation dates.

Peer Reviewer Qualifications and Committee Rosters

• Peer Review Committee Members
• Peer Review Member Qualifications
• Ethics Policy (PDF)

Lay (non-scientist) Stakeholders' Role in Research

• Information About Lay Stakeholders

Peer Review Criteria

To judge the merit of an application, reviewers will comment on the criteria listed for the award program. A current list of Funding Opportunities is on the program descriptions page. Applicants must fully address the peer review criteria outlined for each program type.

Applicants should never contact reviewers regarding their application. Discussing scientific content of an application or attempting to influence review outcome will constitute a conflict of interest in the review. Reviewers must notify the AHA if an applicant contacts them.