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

Rolling (apply at least 6 months before event date)

Up to £3,000 per event; in exceptional cases, a second award up to £1,500 may be considered.

Supports UK-based meetings and events that advance cardiovascular research, collaboration, and engagement.

No support for internal departmental or non-research events; diversity and inclusion must be addressed in planning.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) provides support for small meetings and events that aim to sustain and develop the UK cardiovascular research community. The scheme is designed to facilitate dissemination of research, foster interdisciplinary and translational collaborations, enhance engagement with patients and the public, and address community needs through workshops or targeted events. Eligible costs include organizational expenses, travel and accommodation for speakers, printing and advertising, and modest sponsorship for research prizes or travel bursaries. The BHF places a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the planning and delivery of funded events. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. - Apply at least 6 months before the planned event date. - Allow up to 8 weeks for a funding decision. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum of £3,000 per meeting or event. - In exceptional cases, a second award of up to £1,500 may be considered, particularly to support early career scientists or under-represented groups (must be well-justified in the proposal). - Recurring funding for regular meetings is not available. --- ## Eligibility - Events must be held in the UK and serve the UK cardiovascular research community. - Organizers should be affiliated with UK institutions or organizations involved in cardiovascular research. - Events must have a clear research, educational, or community-building purpose within cardiovascular science. - Applications for purely internal departmental, non-research, education-only, or clinical training day events are **not** eligible. - Diversity and inclusion must be considered in the event programme (e.g., in speaker selection, session chairs, and targeted audience). --- ## Application Process - Complete the [online application form](https://researchgrants.bhf.org.uk/). - Provide details of the event, budget, and how diversity and inclusion are addressed. - Applications should be submitted by the event organizer at least 6 months before the event date. - Multiple sources of income are encouraged; BHF support can fund part or all of eligible costs. - Successful applicants must acknowledge BHF support and submit a report within one month after the event. --- ## Additional Information - Both physical and virtual events are eligible; organizational costs for virtual events must be justified and kept economical. - Modest requests for specific components (e.g., prizes, travel bursaries) are welcome. - The scheme does not support recurring funding for regular meetings. --- ## External Links - [Full program details and application instructions](https://www.bhf.org.uk/for-professionals/information-for-researchers/what-we-fund/small-meetingsevents-funds) - [British Heart Foundation Grants Management System](https://researchgrants.bhf.org.uk/) - [Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy (PDF)](https://www.bhf.org.uk/-/media/files/what-we-do/equality-diversity-inclusion/igniting-change-edi-strategy-september-2023.pdf?rev=019cab4fac224dbba9f4a71a5f3518eb&hash=63F31F0DCA5C8E7267302F6B9C37CF61) - [General BHF funding overview](https://www.bhf.org.uk/for-professionals/information-for-researchers/what-we-fund/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |--------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | 0300 330 3322 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm) | | Grants Management System | gmsqueries@bhf.org.uk | | BHF Helpline (nursing) | 0808 802 1234 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm, freephone) | | Customer Service Email | heretohelp@bhf.org.uk | | BHF Contact Page | [Contact BHF](https://www.bhf.org.uk/contact) |

Small Meetings & Events Funds

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