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BHF Programme Grants

BHF Programme Grants

Funds major cardiovascular research programmes through infrastructure-grade grants to strengthen real-world implementation.

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The British Heart Foundation Programme Grant is the BHF's flagship mechanism for funding sustained, large-scale cardiovascular research programmes at established UK institutions. Unlike project grants, there is no formal funding cap; proposals are evaluated on the scale, scope, ambition, and potential for impact of the proposed work. Awards run for five years initially, with an interim review at t…

Large-scale, sustained cardiovascular research programmes at established UK institutions, with interdisciplinary approaches explicitly welcomed.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.39 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.bhf.org.uk