The William Harvey Research Institute Is Currently the UK S Largest Academic Pharmacological

William Harvey Research Institute

British Heart Foundation 4 year MRes/PhD programme

The William Harvey Research Institute is currently the UK’s largest academic pharmacological research institute and has a long history of training talented scientists for careers in cardiovascular sciences and translational research ( In the UK Research Assessment Exercise (2008) 65% of our research was rated as world leading or internationally excellent. We are now seeking outstanding life sciences graduates for our BHF funded 4 year MRes/PhD programme to commence in October 2014.

Successful applicants will join our Translational Cardiovascular Academy and undertake an MRes course for the first year of study offeringstudents the foundation knowledge and abilities they will need to proceed to their PhD training. The year will be divided into distinct sections, the first being dedicated to the teaching of essential skills followed by laboratory-based research projects. Upon successful completion of their MRes studies, students will continue to study for a 3 year PhDworking with their chosen supervisor within the William Harvey Research Instituteor wider medical school.

All students will be based in the attractive Charterhouse Square campus in the City of London with access to exceptional scientific and recreational facilities.

This training will be an invaluable foundationfor individuals wishing to pursue a career in industry or academic research in the area of cardiovascular science.

Successful applicants will receive an awardcovering tuition fees and a bursary at the applicable BHF rates (currently £22278 for the first year). These studentships are open nationals of the EEA (European Economic Area) with relevant connection to the EEA. Candidates who are not EEA nationals may be eligible to apply if the individual has worked in a university (providing it is not for the sole purpose of full-time education), hospital or research institution in the UK for at least three years (see BHF website for more detailed information).

For further information, please contact the courseco-ordinator:

Prof Tim WarnerEmail:

Please make your application online to the following programme:

A3R2 MRes One year full-time: Inflammation – Cellular and Vascular Aspects

Please indicate on your application form under the Funding section (page 6) that you are applying for funding under ‘WHRI/BHF’.

The closing date for applications is 6thDecember2013. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 13th January 2014.