MBPhD Studentships
The British Heart Foundation MBPhD Studentships fund medical students to conduct original cardiovascular research alongside their clinical training.
Funder: British Heart Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 | July 2027
Funding Amounts: Covers stipend (up to £28,449/year in London, £25,437/year outside London), tuition fees (capped at £8,240/year), research consumables (usually <£18,000/year), and travel (up to £3,000 total); duration 2–3 years.
Summary: Supports medical students in combined MBPhD programmes to conduct cardiovascular research alongside clinical training.
Description
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) MBPhD Studentships provide funding for medical students undertaking a combined MBPhD programme, enabling rigorous research training in cardiovascular science alongside clinical studies. The studentships are designed to develop the next generation of clinician-scientists, supporting impactful research projects under the supervision of established investigators within university-based MBPhD programmes. Funding covers stipend, tuition, research consumables, and travel for scientific meetings.
