BHF Manchester Centre of Research Excellence Kusuma Fellowship in Cardiology
The British Heart Foundation Manchester Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) drives forward world-leading cardiovascular research through interdisciplinary collaboration. Our mission is to address the global challenges of cardiovascular disease by developing innovative approaches to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. By integrating expertise across cardiovascular science, data science, AI, and clinical research, we enable high-impact discoveries in areas such as cardiovascular genomics, heart failure, and inflammatory mechanisms of disease.
The CRE benefits from strong collaborations with Manchester’s health innovation ecosystem. We aim to inspire the next generation of researchers, empower career development, and create a sustainable future for cardiovascular research with a focus on diverse, equitable, and inclusive research practices.
About the Fellowship
We are seeking outstanding candidates for a three-year BHF CRE Kusuma Fellowship in Cardiology. This Fellowship provides dedicated support for clinical or non-clinical researchers to progress toward establishing an independent research programme in the cardiovascular field. Proposed research must align with one or more of the five BHF Manchester CRE Research Themes:
In addition, research proposals must align with the strategic interests of the Kusuma Trust. The Trust is particularly interested in projects addressing heart failure after MI (myocardial infarction) for any age - although the research sample should also include some patients under the age of 60.
Proposals focused on clinical training or on pharmacological interventions in heart failure are not eligible.
We welcome applicants at any stage following completion of a PhD (or research MD for clinical candidates). Fellows will receive mentorship from senior CRE investigators aligned with their chosen Theme. We have an excellent track record of success in developing both clinical and non-clinical colleagues to their scientific independence.
The Fellowship has been provisionally funded through the generosity of the Kusuma Trust and includes support for research consumables.
Application Process
Please note that this role involves a two-stage application process:
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the form provided in the Further Particulars and upload it together with your CV as a single document in the section requesting your CV.
Applications that do not include both the completed form and your CV in one combined document will not be considered.
Further particulars are available below. nformal expressions of interest can be initially directed to Centre Manager Jennifer Carlson (BHFCRE@manchester.ac.uk); or Co-Directors Professor Bernard Keavney (bernard.keavney@manchester.ac.uk); and Professor Maciej Tomaszewski (maciej.tomaszewski@manchester.ac.uk).
