The University of Oregon American Heart Association Summer Research Program (UO AHA) offers fellowship opportunities for undergraduates from both UO and other institutions to participate in a 10-week mentored research experience involving research related to AHA’s mission. AHA’s mission is “to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.” Thus, research opportunities involve research with important implications for human health.

The aims of the program include contributing to the national efforts to diversify the pool of highly trained biomedical researchers, enhancing access to research careers for students with limited access to research facilities and experience, and training graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to be effective mentors. Students who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups in the sciences by race, ethnicity, disadvantaged status, low socio-economic status, first generation to attend college status, disability status, and students from institutions offering only limited access to research opportunities are strongly encouraged to apply.

UO AHA will be accepting applications for summer 2025. Tentative program dates are June 17 – August 22, 2025.

SPUR Application Page (application will be available here when open).

Questions? Contact spur@uoregon.edu.