BHF Research Professorships
The BHF Research Professorships fund internationally renowned cardiovascular researchers to lead innovative research and build scientific capacity across UK institutions.
Funder: British Heart Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Preliminary applications accepted year-round; full applications invited annually)
Funding Amounts: Up to £400,000/year for 5 years, renewable once (max 10 years); discretionary support, not typically for salary.
Summary: Supports outstanding cardiovascular research leaders to drive research excellence and leadership across UK institutions in partnership with universities.
Key Information: Preliminary application required; host institution must demonstrate strong commitment and provide tenured post.
Description
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) Research Professorships are designed to empower individuals with an established international reputation in cardiovascular research to lead, grow, and diversify senior research leadership across the UK. These prestigious awards, made in partnership with committed universities, provide significant discretionary funding to support ambitious, internationally competitive research, capacity building, and institutional leadership. Professors are expected to devote the majority of their time to research, contribute to training future scientists, and act as visible ambassadors for the BHF and the cardiovascular research community.
