Upcoming submission deadlines have shifted, with the next full application now due July 1, 2026, and a new cycle added for January 13, 2027. As you prepare your materials, please note a new 6-page limit for sections 2–9 of the case for support. You will also need to provide formal quotes for any equipment requests over £5,000.
Funder: British Heart Foundation
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 | January 13, 2027
Funding Amounts: Salary, research consumables (usually <£18,000/year), tuition fees (home rate, capped at £8,000/year), and up to £3,000 total for travel; typical duration is three years for PhD or two years for MD.
Summary: Supports early career clinicians to undertake research training leading to a PhD or MD, including salary, research costs, tuition, and travel.
Key Information: Applicants must be post-Foundation Year 2 and pre-CCT; residency requirements do not apply.