BHF - Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowships
Supports UK-based researchers returning to cardiovascular science after a career break with tailored retraining, mentoring, and a research project.
Funder: British Heart Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Salary, research consumables, and training allowance for up to 3 years (typically part-time, option to increase to full-time); up to two fellowships awarded annually.
Summary: Supports researchers returning to cardiovascular research at UK institutions after a career break, with tailored retraining and mentoring.
Key Information: For career returners after a break of 2+ years for family, caring, or health reasons; PhD required.
Description
The British Heart Foundation, in partnership with the Daphne Jackson Trust, offers fellowships designed to support researchers returning to cardiovascular research after a career break of two years or more. These fellowships are open to individuals who have taken a break for family, caring, or health reasons and are seeking to re-establish their research careers at a UK university or research institute. The program combines an individually tailored retraining plan with a challenging research project, providing comprehensive mentoring and support to help fellows regain their confidence and skills.
Fellowships are generally part-time (with the option to increase to full-time over three years) and are awarded for a fixed term of three years. The scheme is intended to retain talented scientists in academia and enable a successful return to research, with a specific focus on cardiovascular science.
