Clinical Early Career Research Fellowship
The BHF Clinical Early Career Research Fellowship supports doctors in specialist training to develop cardiovascular research careers alongside clinical duties, offering protected research time and mentorship.
Funder: British Heart Foundation
Due Dates: January 13, 2027
Funding Amounts: Flexible award: up to 4 years part-time (20–50% FTE) or up to 12 months full-time; covers applicant salary (NHS banding), research support staff, consumables, equipment, training (£3,000), travel (£1,000/year), and caring expenses (£200/year).
Summary: Supports postdoctoral resident doctors in higher specialist clinical training to develop cardiovascular research careers alongside clinical duties.
Description
The Clinical Early Career Research Fellowship (Clinical ECRF) is designed to provide PhD/MDRes-qualified resident doctors in higher specialist clinical training with protected postdoctoral research time. The scheme enables clinicians to develop their research experience and competitiveness in cardiovascular clinical academia, offering flexibility to integrate research with ongoing clinical training. Fellows may propose a part-time award (20–50% FTE for up to 4 years) alongside clinical duties or a full-time award for up to 12 months out of programme. The fellowship includes mentorship, opportunities for research visits, and resources for professional development.
