Research Fellowship Scholarships

The mission of HRS is to improve the care of patients by promoting research, education, and optimal healthcare policies and standards.

For over 40 years, HRS has played a vital role in nurturing emerging researchers through the HRS Research Fellowship Scholarship (formally known as HRS Research Fellowship Awards).

The HRS Research Fellowship Scholarships is a post-doctoral research fellowship scholarships in cardiac electrophysiology, aiming to encouraging and supporting the research training of MDs, DOs, and PhDs in cardiac electrophysiology, focused on basic and clinical research. These scholarships support emerging researchers in initiating their careers in electrophysiology research while advancing research in heart rhythm disorders.

Call for Applications- Coming Soon

The call for applications for the 2026-2027 Research Fellowship Scholarships will open in late October 2025.

The Heart Rhythm Society will award three (3) Research Fellowship Scholarships for the 2026-2027 cycle.

All components of the application, including all form fields and required attachments, must be completed and submitted no later than December 3, 2025, at Noon/12:00 pm Eastern Time.

Coming Soon- 2026-2027 Submission Guidelines

2026-2027 Research Fellowship Scholarships

Each 2026-2027 scholarship includes:

A one-year stipend of $50,000.
Complimentary membership to the Society.
Complimentary registration for Heart Rhythm 2026.
$1,500 travel stipend to attend Heart Rhythm 2026.
Complimentary Heart Rhythm 27 faculty registration to present research findings.
Complimentary publication of the full manuscript related to your fellowship research project in Heart Rhythm 02.
Invitation to attend networking events powered by the new HRS Research Network.

Benefits

Through their experience gained during the HRS Research Fellowship Scholarships, recipients also will:

Mentoring Opportunities: Gain valuable support from experienced researchers, who will provide guidance, and feedback.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, and leaders in the field, fostering valuable professional relationships and collaborations.
Skill development: Develop valuable hands-on experience to enhance research capabilities, sharpen critical thinking, and refine project management skills, while contributing meaningfully to advancements within the field.
Increased Visibility: Gain exposure in the research community.

Key Dates

Program Eligibility

Must have an MD, PhD, DO, DVM, or equivalent degree by June in the year of scholarship activation.
May not be enrolled in a graduate or medical school by June in the year of scholarship activation.
At the time of scholarship activation, the candidate cannot have completed more than five years cumulative of post-medical school or post-graduate school (whichever degree is applicable) research experience.
International applicants are encouraged. However, the applicant must be able to effectively communicate their results in English.
Proposed research must be relevant to the goals and aims of the Society. Appropriate fields of study include epidemiological, community, clinical, and basic investigations within the general area of cardiac electrophysiology.
Applicant should be intent on pursuing a career in independent research and interested in additional training under the supervision of a sponsor or mentor prior to a career in independent research.
HRS expects Fellowship recipients to use this scholarship to promote their long-term goals in the field. Applicants must devote at least 80 percent of their effort to research or activities directly related to the proposed research.

Program Policies & Resources

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Research Fellowship Scholarships

Call for Applications- Coming Soon

2026-2027 Research Fellowship Scholarships

Benefits

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