British Heart Foundation non-clinical PhD Studentship

To allow talented students to complete a PhD in cardiovascular science in an established research institution in the UK.

Entry requirements

• Awarded or expected 1st class or high upper 2nd class BSc degree, or MSc with merit or distinction.
• Get to know some of the BHF-funded researchers here to learn more about their lives, inspirations and research interests.

Grant duration 

• Three years.

Award may include

• Student stipend at current BHF rates.
• Tuition fees (excluding college fees) at standard home student rate (set by the research institution)
• Research consumables directly attributable to the project, usually less then £14,000 per year.
• Travel funding of up to £1,000 over three years to present research at or attend scientific meetings relevant to the grant

How to apply

• Read the information on How to apply
• Log onto the online application form
• Complete all the sections of the online application form

Who can apply?

The application must be made by an established investigator who will be the supervisor and may be for a named or unnamed student. The primary supervisor must devote a minimum of 10% of their time to supervising the student and a second supervisor should also be included.

Extra scrutiny will be given to applications from institutions in receipt of a BHF Research Excellence award or from supervisors named on a BHF 4 year PhD Scheme. These applications will require additional justification and should be for named students only.