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The Heart Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 grants, supporting research projects commencing in 2027.

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The Future Leader Fellowship program aims to support the best and brightest in cardiovascular research. It supports aspiring leaders who are developing independence and their own research portfolio, through to established leaders of cardiovascular research groups with extensive research programs.

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The Postdoctoral Fellowship program is aimed at early career researchers and seeks to identify the strongest emerging Australian talent in cardiovascular research who have just completed or are nearing completion of their PhD studies. Successful Postdoctoral Fellows will have a demonstrated strong track record during their PhD and will be working towards gaining recognition for expertise in their research area.

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The Postgraduate Scholarship provides funding to support successful applicants to attain a research-based postgraduate degree (Doctor of Philosophy or Master’s Degree by Research). The scholarship will support outstanding graduates early in their careers so they can be trained to conduct cardiovascular research that is internationally competitive.

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This First Nations CVD Grant aims to support projects focused on producing high-impact improvements in cardiovascular health among First Nations people. It also includes funding for an introductory research role specifically for a First Nations individual, who will be mentored by the project's Chief Investigator. The goal is to encourage and sustain First Nations researchers within the cardiovascular health research community.

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The purpose of the Vanguard Grant is to provide funding to test the feasibility of innovative concepts in clinical, public health and/or health services (including clinical service delivery) or biomedical research which may lead to larger, more rigorous studies in the future. Both pilot studies and ‘stand-alone’ projects will be considered. These projects are expected to produce tangible outcomes with the potential to further advance preclinical research technology or improve cardiovascular health.  

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The purpose of the Collaboration and Exchange Grant is to enable Heart Foundation funded Fellows and Scholars to visit research facilities in Australia or overseas to collaborate and exchange innovation and knowledge. This grant aims to strengthen the recipient’s research capacity. 

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The following researchers are recipients of this year's awards recognising innovation and excellence.

Awards for Innovation and Excellence


Shirley E Freeman Award

Paul Korner Innovation Award  

Ross Hohnen Award for Research Excellence  

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In 2026, we’re awarding $14.5 million dollars to fund innovative new heart health research. 

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Understand the application process and requirements of our various funding programs.

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The Heart Foundation funds innovative and world-class heart research programs, exploring issues related to heart disease in the areas of biomedical, clinical, public health and health services.

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Explore the research projects commencing in 2027 that are aiming to improve heart health for all.

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Find all of the Heart Foundation award recipients and their projects awarded by year.

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Breakthroughs are supported by people in Australia backing heart health. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, this year, we’re awarding $14.5 million in funding to 67 cardiovascular research projects across Australia. 

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