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American Heart Association: From Heart to Head to Hormones

November 05, 2025
Deadline
01/06/2026
Amount
$100,000
Sponsor
American Heart Asssociation
Research Area
Women's Health, Autoimmune Disease
Funder Url
https://professional.heart.org/en/research-programs/aha-funding-opportunities/redefining-womens-health-from-heart-to-head-to-hormones

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Karineh Petrossian at Karineh.Petrossian@med.usc.edu.

 

  • Pre-Proposal due January 6, 2026
  • Full Proposal (per invitation) due April 14, 2026
  • Budget is $100,000 (including 10% indirects)
  • Project timeline is one year

The award will support groundbreaking research and novel solutions in women’s health. Four priority areas of focus are the following:

  • Ischemia with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries (INOCA) or CMD
  • Autoimmune Disease: Screening, Predictors, and Care Models
  • Endometriosis: Novel Therapies Beyond Hormonal Suppression
  • Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (HMB): Classification to Guide Care