BHF‑NC3Rs Joint PhD Studentship Awards
This grant funds PhD studentships for research projects that advance 3Rs (replacement, reduction, refinement of animal use) methods in cardiovascular science.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
British Heart Foundation has archived this opportunity.
Funder: British Heart Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Outline submission, projected) | July 2026 (Full application, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to £100,000 per award (non-FEC), 3-year duration, up to two awards available per cycle.
Summary: Supports PhD training in the development and application of 3Rs (replacement, reduction, refinement of animal use) approaches in cardiovascular research.
Key Information: Scheme will not run in 2025; next call anticipated for 2026.
Description
The BHF-NC3Rs Joint PhD Studentship Awards are a collaborative funding initiative between the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement & Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) and the British Heart Foundation (BHF). The scheme aims to train graduate students in innovative 3Rs approaches—replacement, reduction, and refinement of animal use—specifically within the context of cardiovascular research. Projects must demonstrate clear and substantial 3Rs impact, with proposals allowed to focus on full or partial replacement, reduction, or refinement, provided the work advances 3Rs principles in cardiovascular research.
Distinct from the main NC3Rs studentship scheme (which funds only full replacement), these joint awards support a broader range of 3Rs strategies. The funding is awarded to research organisations, which are responsible for recruiting students and managing the studentship.
