Research Training Fellowships for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals
The British Heart Foundation's Research Training Fellowships support early-career nurses and healthcare professionals to conduct clinically relevant cardiovascular research with expert supervision and structured scientific training.
Funder: British Heart Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Covers salary, tuition (home rate, capped), up to £18,000/year for consumables, and up to £3,000 travel per award; duration usually 3 years (up to 5 years part-time).
Summary: Supports early-career nurses and healthcare professionals in cardiovascular research to improve patient care and outcomes, with structured training and expert supervision.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
This fellowship is designed for early-career nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, clinical perfusionists, and pharmacists working in cardiovascular settings who wish to pursue research aimed at improving care and outcomes for people with cardiovascular disease. The scheme enables fellows to develop research skills, receive in-depth training, and benefit from structured scientific and professional development under the guidance of an experienced supervisor. Projects should have direct clinical relevance and a clear pathway to enhancing patient care.
