American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship
| Description |
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The purpose of the grant is to encourage medical students to consider a career in cardiovascular research. The need for new researchers in the health sciences, from basic science to human behaviors, is critical. This program is designed to provide students at the crossroads of career choices an opportunity to experience research first hand with an established investigator. At the time of application, the applicant must 1). be a full-time post baccalaureate, predoctoral M.D., Ph.D., D.O., D.V.M. (or equivalent) student who seeks research training with a sponsor/mentor prior to embarking on a research career; 2). have completed initial coursework and be able to devote full-time effort to research or activities related to development into independent researcher.
| Eligiblity Information |
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Academic Level:
PhD, Professional Doctorate
Age minimum or maximum:*
No
Open to international students:
Yes
Required to demonstrate financial need:
No
Discipline Area(s):
Life Sciences/ Health Sciences
Demographic Information (preferred or required):
All, International students
Award type:
Fellowship
Amount Awarded:
$25,000 and above
Other: Eligible for stipend top off from USC Graduate School
| Application Information: |
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Application Deadline:
July
Date application is available:
Summer
USC endorsement required:
No
| Sponsor: |
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American Heart Association
| Contact Information: |
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Email:
mary.gonzalez@heart.org
Website:
https://professional.heart.org/en/research-programs/application-information/predoctoral-fellowship