The Heart Foundation Research Program

Backed by the generous Australian public, we’ve facilitated life-saving breakthroughs in the battle against the nation’s biggest cause of death: heart disease.  

 

We’ve supported world-class research advances including: 

 

Today, the Heart Foundation is proud to be the biggest non-government funder of research into heart health.

With support from everyday Australians, we’re investing in more than 200 cardiovascular research projects through universities, hospitals and medical research bodies across the nation.

While prevention and support programs are vital to what the Heart Foundation does, research is potentially the greatest asset in reducing deaths from heart disease. Every dollar invested brings us one step closer to an Australia free of heart disease.  

The Heart Foundation knows that innovations with the greatest impact on heart health come from the most talented researchers – from brilliant young scientists to experienced clinicians. 

That’s why, before being approved for Heart Foundation funding, a research project faces a vigorous, highly competitive selection process.

Guiding our decision is a panel of independent experts who identify the most promising applicants and projects – with one eye on encouraging the next big breakthrough and the other on mentoring the research leaders of tomorrow. 

We never lose sight of our unbreakable obligation to our generous donors. We have a responsibility to make the best choices on their behalf, and ensure we invest in projects with the greatest potential to improve heart health. 

To continue supporting talented researchers and their work, the Heart Foundation relies on donations from Australians from all walks of life. 

Without these donations, our world-class research funding program would not be possible.

Every contribution, whether big or small, counts towards a future free of heart disease.  

With your help, our leading approach to funding research will continue to:  

 

You can make a single donation or regular contributions. Or perhaps you might consider a more lasting contribution via a gift to us in your Will. 

By donating to the Heart Foundation, you’ll be saving lives across generations as we work together towards an Australia free of heart disease. 



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