BHF 4 year PhD studentships
Research within the Institute has been integrated into substantial, interlinked, well-resourced thematic programmes that build on the strengths of individual, clinical and non-clinical principal investigators. Each academic has a primary affiliation to one of the 5 research themes listed below; many have secondary affiliations to additional themes.
- Vascular Pathophysiology and Therapy
- Heart Research
- Diabetes, Renal, Endocrine and Metabolic Medicine
- Genetics, Genomics and Systems Medicine
- Clinical Trials and Implementation
Each of these five research themes contain strategically linked groups of leading, internationally-respected researchers, the themes are forums for research, training and mentoring of all staff categories. Research links exist between staff in the cardiovascular groups and those in other Institutes within the College, particularly:
- Institute of Health and Wellbeing
- Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation
- Institute of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology
- Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology
Members of the Institute of Cardiovascular & Medical Sciences (ICAMS) have research links with academics outside of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences; of specific relevance are links with groups in Mathematics, Chemistry and Engineering that may provide further depth and breadth in training.
The supervisory staff represent a broad range of cardiovascular research expertise and work in several major categories of basic research with international collaborations and activities at international level involving societies and meetings, the following list indicates the major categories of research covered by our supervisory team.
- Vascular and Myocardial Biology, Signalling and Disease Pathogenesis
- Gene and Stem Cell Therapies for the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Cardiac Function Studies
- Metabolic Syndrome, Inflammation and Health
- Mathematical Modelling
This scheme starts with an intensive first year of training in research techniques and theory, and three research placements, prior to a 3-year PhD research project. Each year, five fully funded scholarships are awarded to outstanding students with a strong scientific background. Stipend rates start at £19,919 per annum. How to apply