Special Project Grants
The British Heart Foundation's Special Project Grants fund large, innovative cardiovascular science research projects requiring substantial resources or extended duration.
Funder: British Heart Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (no deadlines; submit when ready)
Funding Amounts: Minimum £500,000; typically projects >£500,000 or >4 years, up to 5 years duration
Summary: Supports large-scale, innovative cardiovascular research projects requiring substantial resources or extended duration.
Key Information: Preliminary outline required at least 18 months before start; PhD studentships not eligible.
Description
The British Heart Foundation's Special Project Grants are designed to fund ambitious, large-scale basic science research projects in cardiovascular science that require substantial resources—specifically, projects costing more than £500,000 or lasting longer than four years. The scheme also covers studies exclusively using datasets, population and patient-based cohort studies in epidemiology, and experimental medicine studies that exceed these thresholds. These grants are intended for focused research initiatives that do not fit under renewable programmes or clinical study categories, providing an opportunity for senior researchers with a strong track record to pursue innovative investigations.
