[British Heart Foundation](https://www.bhf.org.uk)

Scheme closed (no longer available)

Not accepting applications; see BHF Project Grants for current funding (£500,000 max, up to 4 years)

Formerly supported ambitious, multidisciplinary cardiovascular research integrating new scientific disciplines.

This scheme is discontinued; researchers are encouraged to apply via other BHF funding mechanisms.

--- ## Description The New Horizons Grants were established to support bold, multidisciplinary research projects that broadened the cardiovascular research landscape, particularly by integrating expertise from fields such as data science, STEM, omics, behavioural, and implementation sciences. The scheme aimed to build research capacity beyond traditional biomedical approaches, fostering impactful collaborations across diverse scientific domains. While this specific grant mechanism is now closed, its ethos continues within other British Heart Foundation (BHF) funding schemes, especially the BHF Project Grants, which now welcome multidisciplinary proposals. --- ## Due Dates - The New Horizons Grant scheme is no longer available and does not accept new applications. - Researchers interested in similar funding should refer to [BHF Project Grants](https://www.bhf.org.uk/for-professionals/information-for-researchers/what-we-fund/project-grants), which accept applications on a rolling basis. --- ## Funding Amount - The New Horizons Grants are discontinued and no longer provide funding. - For reference, BHF Project Grants now offer up to £500,000 per project, with funding durations of up to 4 years (for applications received after 27 August 2025). --- ## Eligibility - The New Horizons Grants previously welcomed multidisciplinary proposals with expertise beyond traditional biomedical fields. - For current BHF Project Grants: - Principal Investigator must be employed at or affiliated with a UK academic research institution. - The host institution must be a UK academic research institution (not an NHS trust). - Projects must be relevant to cardiovascular research. - Collaborative research between clinicians and basic scientists is encouraged. - See [essential eligibility details](https://www.bhf.org.uk/for-professionals/information-for-researchers/how-to-apply/essential-information). --- ## Application Process - The New Horizons Grant scheme is no longer open to applications. - Researchers should explore other BHF funding mechanisms, particularly: - [How to apply for a BHF research grant](https://www.bhf.org.uk/for-professionals/information-for-researchers/how-to-apply) - [Project Grant guidelines](https://www.bhf.org.uk/for-professionals/information-for-researchers/what-we-fund/project-grants) - Applications are peer-reviewed for scientific excellence, impact potential, and value for money. --- ## Additional Information - The BHF has raised the Project Grant funding threshold to £500,000 (up to 4 years) for applications received after 27 August 2025. - Multidisciplinary and non-traditional proposals are encouraged across all BHF funding streams. - For further details on eligible costs, institutional requirements, and application components, see the [Essential Information for Applicants](https://www.bhf.org.uk/for-professionals/information-for-researchers/how-to-apply/essential-information). --- ## External Links - [BHF New Horizons Grants (archived)](https://www.bhf.org.uk/for-professionals/information-for-researchers/what-we-fund/new-horizon-grants) - [BHF Project Grants](https://www.bhf.org.uk/for-professionals/information-for-researchers/what-we-fund/project-grants) - [How to apply for a BHF research grant](https://www.bhf.org.uk/for-professionals/information-for-researchers/how-to-apply) - [Essential Information for Applicants](https://www.bhf.org.uk/for-professionals/information-for-researchers/how-to-apply/essential-information) - [Information for Researchers](https://www.bhf.org.uk/for-professionals/information-for-researchers) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |---------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | General enquiries | 0300 330 3322 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm) | | Research grants enquiries | [research@bhf.org.uk](mailto:research@bhf.org.uk) | | BHF main contact form | [Contact BHF](https://www.bhf.org.uk/contact) | | Registered address | Greater London House, 180 Hampstead Road, London, NW1 7AW | ---

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