Clinical Senior Research Fellowship
The British Heart Foundation Clinical Senior Research Fellowship supports established clinician scientists to grow their cardiovascular research groups and advance toward professorship with up to five years of comprehensive funding.
Funder: British Heart Foundation
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 | January 13, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to 5 years’ support; covers 50% fellow salary (NHS banding), salary for 2 research staff, consumables, equipment, and discretionary/travel/caring funds; host institution must match some funds and underwrite 50% salary.
Summary: Supports established clinician scientists to expand their cardiovascular research group and progress toward professorship with comprehensive funding and career development.
Key Information: Host must commit to tenured position post-award and cover 50% salary; open to international and career returner applicants.
Description
This fellowship supports outstanding clinician scientists aiming to expand their independent cardiovascular research groups and progress toward a professorship. The scheme is intended for established postdoctoral investigators with a strong research track record, impactful publications, significant grant income, and experience mentoring junior researchers. The fellowship provides up to five years of support, covering partial salary, research staff, consumables, essential equipment, and discretionary funds for professional development, travel, and caring responsibilities. Host institutions must demonstrate excellence in cardiovascular research, underwrite half the fellow’s salary, and formally commit to offering a tenured position upon successful completion. The program encourages flexible/part-time arrangements, supports career returners, and welcomes international candidates.
