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BHF Project Grants

BHF Project Grants

Funds cardiovascular project grants for discovery science in the United Kingdom.

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The British Heart Foundation's Project Grant is the organisation's core mechanism for funding discrete cardiovascular research projects at UK institutions. The scheme has no closing dates; applications are accepted at any time and reviewed by the Project Grants Committee, which convenes four times per year. Decisions are issued within six months of submission. Awards are capped at £500,000 per pro…

Cardiovascular and circulatory science at any career stage, covering basic, translational, and clinical research within the British Heart Foundation's mission.

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.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–48 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