Funding and Award Opportunities


Advance Your Research

with Funding and Recognition Awards

Research funding programs are available throughout the year. And the Scientific Councils offer various awards, as well. Find your opportunities below.


Support from Scientific Councils

American Heart Association scientific councils award financial stipends, recognize special presentations and provide travel funding to attend Heart Association scientific meetings. Each council sponsors awards for its members.

Explore the Scientific Councils to learn about their unique missions and award opportunities offered throughout the year.

Research Funding Opportunities

The first proposal deadlines in 2026 will be announced soon.

View all research program descriptions on the Funding Opportunities page.

Upcoming Deadlines

There is no open research funding deadline at this time.

2026 American Heart Association holidays:

Jan. 1, Jan. 19, Mar. 27, May 25, July 3,
Sept. 7, Nov. 26 & 27, Dec. 21-15