What we fund
We provide personal support for clinical and non-clinical cardiovascular researchers. We also provide grants for research projects and other awards.
Apply for funding and grants
How to apply for funding
We're here to support you throughout the grant application process. If you’re a new applicant, please ask a senior colleague for advice first.
Managing your grant
Find out how to successfully manage your BHF grant for its duration.
Get more advice with your application
Need help with your grant application? Contact us and we'll be happy to help.
Cardiovascular Disease Observatory
Bringing together cardiovascular data and insights into an integrated hub, the Cardiovascular Disease Observatory offers a comprehensive view of heart health in the UK.
More ways to get involved
Become an independent peer reviewer or funding committee member
Learn how to register your interest to become an independent expert peer reviewer, or a member of a BHF funding committee.
Apply for CardioStars
CardioStars is a BHF-funded research translation and commercialisation programme that equips researchers with entrepreneurial and business skills.
Researcher noticeboard
Our researcher noticeboard shares the latest news on BHF-funded research, and upcoming events and opportunities for the researcher community.
Other useful information
How we award
Each of our committees meets 4 times a year, excluding the Clinical Studies Committee and the Translational Awards Committee, who meet twice a year.
Meet our researchers
Get to know some of our award holders, who range from PhD students to senior research fellows.
Our previous grants
Find out what research grants we’ve previously funded for a variety of long and short term research projects.
Our commitment to DORA
Find out how we’re implementing the DORA principles to promote a fair and open research ecosystem.
Our research strategy
Our research strategy sets out our bold ambitions to advance scientific progress, so we can save and improve more lives from cardiovascular diseases.
Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum (GCRFF)
The GCRFF is a global partnership of major cardiovascular research funders. Find out about the group's work and its impact on research policies.