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

Rolling (applications accepted at any time)

Up to £50,000 for a maximum of 9 months per award; no staff or equipment costs covered.

Funds rapid, targeted proof-of-concept studies to bridge evidence gaps and progress innovations along the translational pathway.

No salaries or equipment funded; only UK-based research institutions may apply as lead.

--- ## Description The Translational Pump Priming Awards from the British Heart Foundation provide agile, small-scale funding to enable researchers to address specific questions, validate data, and generate proof-of-concept evidence for innovations progressing along the translational research pathway. The awards are designed to support projects that will bridge critical evidence gaps, helping innovations move toward further development, larger translational funding applications, or investment. Eligible activities include advancing research outputs, developing and demonstrating prototypes, and conducting validation studies in areas such as novel therapeutics, devices, diagnostics, digital solutions, and early-phase clinical studies. The scheme is not intended for exploratory or discovery research. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there are no fixed deadlines. - Allow approximately six weeks from submission to decision (may be longer during holiday periods). --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: **£50,000** - Maximum duration: **9 months** - Only direct research costs (e.g., consumables, outsourcing, consultancy fees) are eligible. - **Staff salaries, equipment, travel, and PhD costs are not funded.** --- ## Eligibility - **Lead Applicant:** Must be a researcher (including postdocs, group leaders, or fellows) based at an established UK research institution. - **Collaborations:** Teams from commercial organisations may participate as collaborators (collaboration agreements required). - **Project Scope:** Must address a single, pivotal question to progress an innovation along the translational pathway (not suitable for discovery research or minor improvements to existing technologies). - **Salaries:** All necessary staff salaries must be secured prior to application; these are not funded by the award. --- ## Application Process - Submit applications via the [BHF Grants Management System](https://researchgrants.bhf.org.uk/). - One-stage application process. - Acknowledge receipt within 24 hours; decision typically within six weeks. - No written feedback is provided due to the rapid review process. - Successful applicants must submit a final report and a follow-up report one year after award completion. - For project eligibility queries, contact the [Research Translation Team](mailto:researchtranslation@bhf.org.uk). --- ## Additional Information - Permitted expenses: research consumables, outsourcing (e.g., CROs), and consultancy fees (including regulatory submissions). - Not permitted: equipment, staff costs, professional training, PhD fees/stipends, travel, public engagement, animal research licence fees, intellectual property management. - For detailed costing rules, refer to the [BHF Grant Costing Guide](https://www.bhf.org.uk/for-professionals/information-for-researchers/how-to-apply/grant-costing-guide). --- ## External Links - [Translational Pump Priming Awards Program Page](https://www.bhf.org.uk/for-professionals/information-for-researchers/what-we-fund/pump-priming-awards) - [How to Apply for a Research Grant](https://www.bhf.org.uk/for-professionals/information-for-researchers/how-to-apply) - [BHF Grants Management System](https://researchgrants.bhf.org.uk/) - [BHF Grant Costing Guide](https://www.bhf.org.uk/for-professionals/information-for-researchers/how-to-apply/grant-costing-guide) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | heretohelp@bhf.org.uk | 0300 330 3322 | | Research Translation | [researchtranslation@bhf.org.uk](mailto:researchtranslation@bhf.org.uk)| | Grants System Support | [gmsqueries@bhf.org.uk](mailto:gmsqueries@bhf.org.uk) | | Postal Address | Greater London House, 180 Hampstead Road, London, NW1 7AW, UK |

Translational Pump Priming Awards

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