Strategic Awards

We are prepared to consider applications from major research institutions for large capital awards for their cardiovascular research strategy.

About the Awards

We will enter into dialogue with major research institutions to identify potential large capital needs for their cardiovascular research strategy. By so doing, we hope that we will be able to indicate at an early stage to what extent the BHF may be able to contribute to the overall costs of the strategy, thereby allowing the institution to lever additional funds from other sources. 

We are unlikely to make more than one such award to any institution in a five year period.

How to Apply

Full applications will not be considered without our prior approval to submit. In order to decide whether it is appropriate to apply, the following information is required in brief:

• Initially please provide a letter from the Dean to the BHF Medical Director, summarising the proposal and describing how it fits with the organisation's cardiovascular research strategy. This may be followed by discussions with the Medical Director.
• Subsequent to these communications, please request a ‘preliminary application form for a Strategic Award’ from [email protected] if appropriate.  

The Medical Director is happy to discuss proposals informally.