Where we’re funding research
We support over £430m of lifesaving research across 47 institutions in the UK to better understand, prevent, and treat cardiovascular disease.
Research funding across the UK
From Belfast to London, we fund research into a broad range of heart and circulatory diseases across the UK. Discover where we fund lifesaving research projects and clinical trials.
Our UK research
Clinical trials
We fund clinical trials across a broad range of heart and circulatory conditions and their risk factors, such as diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
BHF’s research workforce
We support the work of over 1,200 research staff across the UK, from early career scientists through to BHF Professors.
How to support our research
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Apply for research funding
We fund research into the causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Learn more about BHF grants and how to apply.
Our research
For more than 60 years, BHF has been at the forefront of cardiovascular research. Learn about our breakthroughs and latest research projects.