PhD programmes and studentships funded by the British Heart Foundation The following table provides a summary of PhD opportunities funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF). Click on the links to find out more and apply.SchemeStart dateNumber of placesApplication deadlinefor 2026 entryBHF Four-Year PhD Programme:The Vascular Niche in Health and DiseaseSep 2026 (1st intake),Sep 2027 (2nd intake),Sep 2028 (3rd intake),Sep 2029 (final intake)10 per year27 Mar 2026BHF Four-Year PhD Programme:Cardiovascular DiseaseOct 2026 (1st intake);further intakes planned~10 per year 16 Apr 2026BHF and UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI)Four-Year PhD Programme:Vascular Contributions to Dementia and NeurodegenerationSep 2026 (1st intake),Sep 2027 (2nd intake);further intakes possible⩽ 5 per year14 Apr 2026 This article was published on Friday 13 March 2026