Fellowships
Common Funding Mechanisms for CV Med Postdocs & Fellows
| NIH F32 | NIH Diversity Supplement | NIH T32 | AHA Postdoctoral Fellowship | AHA Diversity Supplement | ACC/ ABC Fellowship |
How many years? | 1-3 | 1-4 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 1 |
When is it due? | Feb., Aug., Dec. 8th | Varies | Varies | Sept. 8th | Feb. 1 | Jan. 7th |
Citizenship restrictions? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Visas ok! | Yes | No |
When would it start? | ~7 months after submission | Flexible | Varies | Flexible (1/1 – 6/1) | Apr. 1 | 7/1 |
Payback obligation? | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No |
Instructions? |
RMG’s list of fellowship funding opportunities: Searchable by sponsor, research topic, eligibility requirements, or deadline.
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