The student shall be responsible for paying all required taxes on the stipend. The association cannot give tax advice to awardees. The student and the laboratory supervisor will determine the number of hours and days the student will spend in the laboratory. The student might be expected to work some evenings or weekends as well. If the student wishes to enroll in class sessions, the student is allowed to take up to three units of course work in related fields subject to prior arrangement with the laboratory supervisor.
Students are responsible for learning and following appropriate safety procedures in the laboratory.
Local American Heart Association Local association offices are interested in promoting the Student Research Program. You may be called upon by these offices in the area that you work, live, or go to school to speak at meetings or to become involved in local activities. This is an important activity, and you are encouraged to become involved. Please do not hesitate to contact the office in your area.