BHF Discovery Research Senior Fellowship
Funds senior cardiovascular scientists to build independent research teams to strengthen real-world implementation.
The British Heart Foundation Discovery Research Senior Fellowship is a five-year personal fellowship awarded to exceptional non-clinical scientists who lead an independent cardiovascular research programme at a UK host institution. BHF is the largest independent funder of heart and circulatory research in the UK, committing approximately £100 million annually across its grant portfolio. Eligible a…
Cardiovascular discovery research led by exceptional non-clinical scientists — including bench researchers, epidemiologists, data scientists, and engineers — at UK institutions.
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