From 2009, the Basic Science and Clinical Research grants are to be replaced by Translational Research Project Grants.

Translational research bridges the gap between scientific research and patient care, bringing about clinical benefits in the most efficient way. This enables innovative discoveries to be efficienctly transferred into practical tools to prevent, diagnose and treat human disease.

Translational research is a dynamic and evolving process to continually improve healthcare and should not stop once the technology is at the pateint's bedside. It can be thought of as taking a scientific breakthrough from ‘laboratory bench to hospital bedside and back to bench’ to be further improved. For example, it can help to explain why some treatments stop working or why side-effects may occur.

The introduction of Translational Research Project Grants shows our commitment to supporting innovative 'bench-to-bedside' research which can improve the health of patients with cardiovascular disease.

Maximum award is £150,000

Deadline: 1pm, 1 July 2010

How to apply
Download application materials using the links below.

Click here for grant application form

Click here for grant application form appendix 1

Click here for terms and conditions

Click here for policy and information

You MUST read the relevant policy documents before applying for any HRUK grants.

Click here for guidelines on good research practice

Click here for guidelines on the use of animals

Click here for guidelines on the use of human tissue

Click here for guidelines on the use of embryos

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For more information about grants contact Heart Research UK on 0113 234 7474 or email grants@heartresearch.org.uk