Advance your research with the American Heart Association’s Rapid Impact Research Award! If you’re an early- or mid-career investigator with an innovative idea in cardiac arrest, CKM syndrome, or stroke science, this is your chance.
Eligibility for the Rapid Impact Research Award is open to early- and mid-career investigators proposing innovative research aligned with the program’s focus areas, including sudden cardiac arrest, CKM syndrome, and stroke or vascular dementias. Applicants must hold active American Heart Association Professional Membership at the time of submission, follow all AHA guidelines. International applicants are welcome, and proposals must meet all formatting, compliance, and institutional approval requirements.
Offered Benefits
• Funding begins April 1, 2026 for impactful, early-stage scientific research.
• Supports innovative, high-risk/high-reward projects addressing major cardiovascular and neurological health challenges.
• Encourages international collaboration and integration of advanced AI tools.
• Provides opportunities for investigators to accelerate their research careers.
• Access to AHA resources, policies, and peer-review support to strengthen the proposal and research outcomes.
Application Process
• Applications must be submitted through ProposalCentral (opens Nov. 20, 2025).
• Prepare required documents in advance using AHA Application Resources.
• Ensure institutional representative signatures are included.
• Maintain or renew AHA Professional Membership before submission.
• Upload all documents before Jan. 22, 2026 (3 PM CST).
• Follow the AHA’s instructions on formatting, page limits, and biosketch requirements.
