Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Area of StudyHealth
Application Deadline8 June 2026 (Closed)
Scholarship TypeFellowship
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-0966
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About This Scholarship

The William A. Zoghbi Global Research Initiative provides funding to support innovative cardiovascular research conducted by clinical investigators residing outside the United States, with preference given to those in low- to middle-income countries. Seven awards of $25,000 each will support one year of research from July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2028, with focus areas including heart failure, cardiometabolic health, and broader cardiovascular care innovations.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • $25,000 award for one year of research

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be a cardiovascular clinical investigator living outside the United States
  • 2 Must be an ACC International Fellow, ACC International Associate, or have passed the ACC's Certified Cardiovascular Knowledge Examination (CCKE)
  • 3 Must be conducting clinical research
  • 4 Preference given to those residing in low- to middle-income countries
  • 5 Preference given to those with 5-10 years of experience in clinical research post training
  • 6 Must become an active ACC member if selected to receive the award

How to Apply

1
Create a free ACC.org account if you do not have one
2
Login to the application site with your ACC.org credentials
3
Complete the online application form with personal data, project title, education and experience
4
Upload completed application form
5
Upload research proposal (5 pages maximum)
6
Upload current curriculum vitae
7
Upload two letters of recommendation from mentor, FACC, cardiology department head, or similar
8
Upload list of current research funding and awards with details
9
Upload copy of form of ID for residency verification
10
Ensure all documents are in English or accompanied by official translation
11
Submit all documents by June 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
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