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Researchers at Heart

The Network of Heart Association Research Awardees

Research funding from the American Heart Association places awardees in the network of more than 30,000 investigators. Researchers at Heart: The network of American Heart Association awardees helps awardees most of this researcher network with resources, programs and communications to keep Association-funded investigators close to the organization throughout their careers.

Welcome Awardees

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Alumni Directory

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The Researchers at Heart Alumni Map and Directory are your resources for staying in touch with other awardees around the world. Log in to access contact information, science topics and American Heart Association award histories.

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Newest Awardees

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The Heart Association activates new awards several times per year. Why not reach out to those in your institution or your field to welcome them to the this elite group of investigators?

View most recent awardees

Funding and Awards

Explore the research funding and scientific council award programs available to support your professional journey.

View research funding and award opportunities

News & Events

See just-announced funding opportunities and happenings around the Heart Association. Learn about Research alumni who are publishing their work, giving talks, and interacting in their communities.

Announcements and alumni accomplishments

Alumni at Meetings

Stay up on the latest news and interact with other research awardees.

Join the Researchers at Heart LinkedIn group

Professional Profile

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Your Professional Profile is more than just a place to update your personal information and biosketch – here you will find a treasure trove of resources with easily access.

View your professional profile

Professional Activities

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Sign up to indicate your interest to work on projects like abstract review; research proposal peer review; guideline, statement or advisory writing groups, and conference curriculum development.

Promote My Research

While many institutions have public relations departments, these tools will help you promote your work and celebrate your accomplishments with tips and instructions for posting on social media and writing a short news release.

Tips and tools

Volunteer Locally

The American Heart Association needs science and medical professionals like you to convey the importance of funding research to local boards, donors and event participants. They want to learn about your work!

Find local volunteer opportunities

Personalized Science
at Your Fingertips

Introducing 'My Science Central'

With an easy, one-time setup, you can customize access to the type of content you prioritize - journal articles, clinical guidelines, scientific statements, Science News summaries, research funding opportunities and more!

Set up a 'My Science Central' page today

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Jan. 1, Jan. 19, Mar. 27, May 25, July 3 & 6,
Sept. 7, Nov. 26 & 27, Dec. 21-25

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