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British Heart Foundation: Programme Grants
These grants are for long-term support on a 5 year rolling basis.
Outline applications may be submitted any time.
Full invited applications deadlines: 12 noon on 26 February, 31 May, 31 August, and 30 November 2010
Minimum criteria:
- The PI will be a senior researcher working in an established research institution in the UK. He/she must have a strong track record of project grant support, usually from BHF, and an internationally recognised research profile.
- The proposed research plan must be extensive and imaginative, but remain focused.
- Prospective applicants must have submitted a preliminary outline at least 18 months before the expected start date and received BHF’s approval to submit a full application.
Funding: The grants are for 5 years initially, with an interim review at the half way point. Programme Grants offer long-term support on a 5 year rolling basis, extendable by a successful renewal application.
Award may include:
- Staff (e.g. technician, research assistant, postdoctoral salaries) (N.B. excluding PhD studentships)
- Research consumables, directly attributable to the project
- Research equipment essential for the project
Application procedure: Full applications will not be considered without BHF’s prior approval to submit. Outline proposals should be submitted at least 18 months before the expected start date of any award. Applicants should allow 1 month for outline to be considered. Full applications should be submitted by 12 noon on the last working day of: February, May, August, November.
Contact: Submit an enquiry at http://www.bhf.org.uk/questions_about_this_page.aspx?pqid=7372, or call 020 7554 0000, email internet@bhf.org.uk.
Further information: www.bhf.org.uk/research_health_professionals/apply_for_research_grants/grant_types__guidelines/programme_grants.aspx