The American Heart Association (AHA), in partnership with Autism Speaks, is announcing its  2027 AHA Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships, focused on advancing research at the intersection of autism, cardiovascular health, and brain health. These fellowships aim to close critical knowledge gaps and improve health equity for autistic individuals who face significantly higher risks for conditions like heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

Fellowship highlights:

• Application Opens: May 15, 2026
• Predoctoral Submission Deadline: August 4, 2026
• Postdoctoral Submission Deadline: August 5, 2026
• Award Start Date: January 1, 2027

Eligibility:

• Predoctoral: Must be enrolled full-time in a relevant doctoral program (Access the RFA)
• Postdoctoral: Must hold a doctoral-level degree and be within 5 years of research training (Access the RFA)
• U.S.-based nonprofit institutions only
• Applicants must be AHA Professional Members

Please feel free to forward this opportunity to anyone who may be eligible or interested. Thanks for helping advance research that has the potential to redefine possible.