Research Training Fellowships for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals
This fellowship funds healthcare professionals in cardiovascular fields to undertake research and develop skills aimed at improving care and outcomes for people with cardiovascular disease.
Funder: British Heart Foundation
Due Dates: July 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Salary, research consumables (usually <£18,000/year), tuition fees (capped at home rate), and up to £3,000 travel per award; typical duration 3 years (up to 5 years part-time).
Summary: Supports nurses and allied healthcare professionals in cardiovascular settings to undertake research and develop research skills to improve care and outcomes for people with cardiovascular disease.
Key Information: Application must be fully submitted by July 1, 2026; supervisor involvement required.
Description
This fellowship supports nurses, midwives, allied health professionals (including clinical psychologists), healthcare scientists, clinical perfusionists, and pharmacists working in cardiovascular settings to undertake research aimed at improving care and outcomes for people with cardiovascular disease. The program is designed to develop research skills and experience through a structured training fellowship, including supervised research projects, hypothesis-driven experimental design, and advanced scientific techniques. The ultimate goal is to foster future leaders in cardiovascular research and clinical practice.
