Welcome. If you are applying for funding from the BHF CRE to support a 3-year cardiovascular PhD at Cambridge, please make your application via the postgraduate application portal. You will be asked to upload a CV, a one page research proposal and a statement of interest. Before applying, please make sure that you fulfil the qualification and English-speaking criteria for the University as if you do not, your application will not be considered.
As we are an interdisciplinary Centre, BHF CRE studentship funds can be used to support a PhD based in any department of Cambridge University. Students will be jointly supervised by two investigators, where at least one should be from the following list of eligible supervisors. The ‘eligible supervisor’ can be either your primary or secondary supervisor, i.e. you do not have to be based in their research group. You are strongly encouraged to contact a potential supervisor to discuss research interests and possible projects and for help to develop your research proposal in line with the CRE themes.
Eligible supervisors - at least one proposed supervisor to be from this list:
Professor Martin Bennett (not currently accepting applications for basic science PhDs)
Professor Marc Dewy
Professor Emanuele Di Angelantonio
Funds are available for 2-3 candidates for an October 2026 start and will cover a maintenance stipend at the BHF rate, (please scroll down to see the PhD studentships- stipend rates and University fees). £11K pa for costs such as consumables and travel and University fees up to the ‘Home’ rate. Overseas candidates will need to secure additional funds to cover the extra fees.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with members of the BHF CRE steering committee.
Further information about the BHF CRE Interdisciplinary PhD studentships in Cardiovascular Science (non-clinical)
If you have any questions about these studentships, feel free to contact Dr Jane Sugars.
