Pioneering research that advances the discovery of new medicines
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Funding the future of medicine
We fund innovative, early-stage medical research. This results in better understanding of disease mechanisms, increased success in clinical trials and improved treatments for patients.
Members of the John Vane Academy are eligible to apply for our regular bursary schemes.
Learn more about the JVA or see what opportunities are currently available:
John Vane Academy
Learn about our growing programme, designed to provide funding and bursaries to train the next generation of early-career researchers within the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at QMUL.
Impactful Funding
From replacing old equipment to facilitating presentations at international conferences, WHRF and the John Vane Academy are actively supporting medical researchers.
Making a lasting impact
Our Impact
Every day, people benefit from the pioneering research of Sir John Vane, Nobel Laureate and founder of the William Harvey Research Foundation. Such vital research continues today supported by the Foundation.
Grants
WHRF regularly funds thousands of pounds worth of grants, including Innovation Awards, Research Fellowships, PhD studentships and state-of-the-art equipment.
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Contract Research
William Harvey Research Ltd has been leading the way as a contract research organisation for the Biotech and Pharmaceutical sectors for over 20 years. We offer a preclinical drug evaluation service specialising in models of cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases.
The Institute
With more than 500 researchers, William Harvey Research Institute is part of Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and one of the leading centres in the United Kingdom for pharmacological research, and is now world-renowned as a centre of excellence for cardiovascular and inflammation research.
