National Cardiovascular Research Network Fellowships

Are you passionate about improving cardiovascular health through research, innovation or clinical insight?

The National Cardiovascular Research Network (NCRN) connects academics, clinicians, health professionals, industry, and charities to amplify strategically important areas of research excellence in heart and circulatory disease.

We are delighted to announce that a call for fellowship opportunities, co-funded by Cardiff Metropolitan University and Swansea University, is now open.

About the Fellowships

Applications are invited from individuals who can articulate a compelling research vision and the ambition to advance their careers and strengthen the Network’s capacity to deliver research for patient benefit.

Fellowships are intended to give you the flexibility to support your research plans for up to 2 years to enable you to develop your externally funded programme of future research.  

Whether you’re transitioning to independence or launching a new research direction, you will be expected to have an emerging track record of research excellence relevant to cardiovascular health or disease.  Alternatively, you should be able to demonstrate how your activities and experience will drive strong interdisciplinary research programmes that positively impact the people of Wales and beyond.  We encourage applications from clinicians, scientists, allied health professionals, and experts in data science, engineering, and related fields.

Research Themes:

Your research plans should align with one or more of our strategic themes:

• Vascular Ageing and Clinical Outcome
• Tackling Arrhythmias and Myocardial Disease
• Data and Advanced Analytics

We invite you to contact the NCRN funding development team at admin@ncrn.uk who will provide help and feedback on shaping a strong application

Location

Fellowships will be based at Cardiff Metropolitan University or Swansea University and can involve collaboration with other Higher Education Institutions and/or University Health Boards.

Closing date: Friday 16^th January 2026