BHF Discovery Research PhD Studentship
Funds doctoral cardiovascular research positions focused on discovery innovation to strengthen real-world implementation.
The British Heart Foundation Discovery Research PhD Studentship funds a named student to undertake a three-year non-clinical PhD in cardiovascular science at an established UK research institution. The September 2026 round closes on 16 September 2026 at 17:00; the following round closes 3 March 2027. Late submissions are not accepted. Funding covers the student's stipend at current BHF rates, home…
Cardiovascular discovery science, funding three-year non-clinical PhD projects at established UK research institutions.
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