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Research

We are a national leader in research into the causes, treatment and prevention of heart disease and related disorders.

In 2017 the Heart Foundation is investing $17.5 million to fund and manage cardiovascular research. Find out more about some of the research we fund.

Research we fund

Our research program

The Heart Foundation is a national leader in research into the causes, treatment and prevention of heart disease and related disorders.

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Current research

We fund projects exploring issues relating to heart disease in areas like biomedical, clinical, public health and health services research.

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Research funding

The latest funding opportunities, apply for and manage funding and learn more about our funding partners.

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Apply for funding

We offer a range of funding across a variety of categories for research into heart, stroke and blood vessel disease.

Funding opportunities
Manage my funding

Information to Heart Foundation funded researchers manage their projects with us.

Manage my funding
Funding partners

We work with government, corporate, education and research institutions, and other charities to help fund outstanding research.

Our partners
Research networks

State research networks encourage collaboration among research communities.

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Awards

We recognise excellence and innovation in Australian heart, stroke and blood vessel disease research.

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Our researchers

We fund amazing researchers who have important stories to tell.

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Meet a researcher

Kathryn Backholer hopes her research will translate to improved health outcomes for all Australians, regardless of their socioeconomic position.

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