Funding research is a cornerstone of the American Heart Association’s lifesaving mission, a pillar upon which the AHA was founded, and a key to our future. As the largest private not-for-profit funding source for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease research next to the federal government, the AHA facilitates new knowledge and advances that result from our funding benefit millions of lives in every corner of the U.S. and around the world. AHA-supported findings are often translated into guidelines that help providers improve care for their patients.

The AHA is committed to funding cutting-edge science and building careers in science and research. Our new research vision focuses on 12 Essential Elements that ensure our program is at the forefront of global changes, emphasizing collaborative and team research, accelerating discovery, and driving groundbreaking research outcomes.