4-year BHF PhD Programme: "Next-Generation Human Models of Cardiovascular Disease"

Who it is for

• 10 fully funded 4-year interdisciplinary PhD positions focused on in vitro, ex vivo, and in silico human models of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
• King's will fund 6 studentships.
• Applicants should have expertise in molecular & cellular biology and carry a strong interest in human models of CVD..
• Imperial will fund 4 studentships.
• Applicants should have expertise in bioengineering and carry a strong interest in human models of CVD..
• Each cohort will engage in year-1 of training through attending core and elective modules, workshops and 2 x mini-projects.
• In years 2-4, students will continue with one of their mini-projects towards a PhD..
• Bioengineering students from Imperial will pair-up with a supervisor from King's holding a model of CVD &ndash, facilitating the design or improvement of CVD models, which can incorporate data science (e.g.
• multi-omics and patient record data)..
• Please visit our programme website for complete information and access to the application form..
• The programme welcomes applications from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Applicants will be reviewed on qualifications, experience and potential to undertake a research degree..
• To be eligible for consideration, applicants must possess, or be expected to achieve, a 1 st or good upper 2 nd class degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Where applicants have (or expect to obtain) a MSc degree, a distinction or merit is required..
• English Language Requirements:.
• If English is not your first language you will be required to provide evidence that you meet the minimum English requirements of the Faculty details can be found on our website.
• If you are unable to provide this confirmation before applying any offer you are made would be conditional upon you meeting these requirements prior to enrolment and

Good to know

Stipend : at BHF rate. Bench Fees : An allowance will be provided for research consumables. Tuition fees : Home tuition and international fees will be fully covered by this programme. Exact official public KCL record revalidated 2026-09-11, unsupported precision omitted.