This page is being updated with current funding calls that may be of interest. Click on the links to take you through to the funders website for more information.
This page is being updated with current funding calls that may be of interest. Click on the links to take you through to the funders website for more information.
Healthcare technologies investigator-led research grants are for researchers at UK higher education institutions, research council institutes, UKRI-approved independent research organisations and NHS bodies.
This funding call is looking for researchers in engineering, physical sciences, information and communications technologies (ICT) and mathematical sciences who want to apply their expertise to healthcare challenges. For more information: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/healthcare-technologies-investigator-led-grant/
You can apply for funding from this scheme for academically led pre-clinical development and early clinical testing of novel therapeutics, devices and diagnostics, including repurposing of existing therapies. For more information: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/developmental-pathway-funding-scheme-nov-2021/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
This award can help you become an independent investigator through a programme of research and training lasting up to five years.
To apply, you must have:
For more information: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/mrc-career-development-award-sep-2021/
These awards support researchers who are transforming great ideas into healthcare innovations that could have a significant impact on human health. For more information: https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes/innovator-awards
The Invention for Innovation (i4i) programme is a translational research funding scheme aimed at de-risking early-to-late stage medical devices, in vitro diagnostics and high-impact patient-focused digital health technologies for ultimate NHS use.
i4i has three funding streams: Product Development Awards (PDA), Challenge Awards and Connect. PDA and Challenge run two funding competitions a year, launching in autumn and spring, whereas Connect runs one funding competition each summer. See the full dates for i4i funding competitions. All i4i funding streams have a two stage application process. For more information: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/explore-nihr/funding-programmes/invention-for-innovation.htm
You can apply for funding from this scheme for academically led pre-clinical development and early clinical testing of novel therapeutics, devices and diagnostics, including repurposing of existing therapies. For more information: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/developmental-pathway-funding-scheme-july-2021/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
This funding opportunity is open to researchers at eligible organisations including higher education institutions, approved independent research organisations and NHS bodies, and MRC institutes.
You can apply for funding to support research to improve research methods being applied by others anywhere within the remit of MRC or the NIHR. The applicants are encouraged to learn from others where possible, and welcome multidisciplinary teams or approaches.
You apply under the normal process for the type of grant. These are:
For more information: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/better-methods-better-research-jun-2021/
This funding opportunity is open to researchers at eligible organisations including higher education institutions, approved independent research organisations and NHS bodies, and MRC institutes.
You can apply for funding to support research to improve research methods being applied by others anywhere within the remit of MRC or the NIHR. The applicants are encouraged to learn from others where possible, and welcome multidisciplinary teams or approaches.
You apply under the normal process for the type of grant. These are:
For more information: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/better-methods-better-research-nov-2021/
The Invention for Innovation (i4i) programme is a translational research funding scheme aimed at de-risking early-to-late stage medical devices, in vitro diagnostics and high-impact patient-focused digital health technologies for ultimate NHS use.
i4i has three funding streams: Product Development Awards (PDA), Challenge Awards and Connect. PDA and Challenge run two funding competitions a year, launching in autumn and spring, whereas Connect runs one funding competition each summer. See the full dates for i4i funding competitions. All i4i funding streams have a two stage application process. For more information: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/explore-nihr/funding-programmes/invention-for-innovation.htm
The Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme funds research about the clinical and cost-effectiveness, and broader impact of healthcare treatments and tests, for those who plan, provide or receive care from NHS, and social care services.
The HTA Programme is accepting stage 1 applications to their commissioned workstream for the following primary research topics:
The Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme funds research about the clinical and cost-effectiveness, and broader impact of healthcare treatments and tests, for those who plan, provide or receive care from NHS, and social care services.
The following commissioned calls come with the potential for Australian collaboration. The Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) will invest up to $3 million AUD to cover the Australian component of the research projects.
The HTA Programme is accepting stage 1 applications to their commissioned workstream for the following primary research topics:
New Horizons Grants encourage scientists from outside traditional cardiovascular biology to engage in cardiovascular research and bring novel expertise to the field to develop new technologies, models or methodologies and explore novel concepts.
Examples of such collaborations includes cooperatives between biologists and engineers, physicists, mathematicians etc. For more information: https://www.bhf.org.uk/for-professionals/information-for-researchers/what-we-fund/new-horizon-grants
The Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund awards grants for research on aspects of leukaemia and for relevant studies on related haematological malignancies. Applications are sought for first class research on innovative proposals and are particularly welcomed from those with applications close to the care of leukaemia patients or the prevention of leukaemia or related diseases.
Research grants are normally awarded for projects of up to 3 years’ duration. It is intended that KKLF funding should not be the ‘core’ funding of any research group. Applicants should state clearly how their proposal relates to their core funding. Applications are particularly encouraged from individuals within 5 years of their first independent group leader position. For more information: http://kklf.org.uk/project-grants/
This NIHR call invites proposals for dementia research to address important health and social care questions. NIHR aims to continue building the evidence base to improve the lives of people affected by dementia. More research is needed on meeting the needs of underserved populations. Applications are welcomed which include populations with a high disease burden and which have been historically under-served by NIHR research activity, and which address equality, diversity and inclusion.
The Dementia Research Call is open across the following NIHR programmes:
The Public Health Research (PHR) Programme funds research to generate evidence to inform the delivery of non-NHS interventions, intended to improve the health of the public, and reduce inequalities in health.
The PHR Programme is accepting stage 1 applications to their commissioned workstream for the following topics:
The NIHR Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) programme funds health, public health and social care research covering a wide range of health service challenges. The aim of the programme is to fund topics and research methodologies that increase the effectiveness of NHS services, provide value for money and benefit patients.
Applications are invited for research proposals that are concerned with the day-to-day practice of health service staff, and which have the potential to have an impact on the health or wellbeing of patients and users of the NHS. As a response mode researcher-led programme, Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) does not specify topics for research, but encourages proposals for projects which address a wide range of health service issues and challenges. For more information: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/research-for-patient-benefit-competition-45/27330
The award aims to encourage scientists at all career stages to engage with the early detection and diagnosis of cancer field. It will support new and exploratory research ideas and/or pilot studies of high scientific risk and potential reward. It supports the development of new partnerships and exploration of highly novel concepts, involving researchers from any research area, including from non-traditional cancer fields. For more information: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-researchers/our-funding-schemes/early-detection-and-diagnosis-primer-award
Funding will be available to support academic and clinical researchers partnered with community organisations, to conduct innovative research projects into building and delivering suitable living environments and communities for an ageing population. For more information: https://dunhillmedical.org.uk/apply-for-funding/
Apply for funding to investigate how COVID-19 will affect society in the medium and long term. Your proposal must address key gaps in our understanding to help:
You must apply as part of a transnational partnership of at least three members. For more information: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/recovery-renewal-and-resilience-in-a-post-pandemic-world/
Funding is available from MRC’s Neurosciences and Mental Health Board to provide large, long-term and renewable programme funding for researchers working in the area of neurosciences and mental health.
There is no limit to the funding you can request. This funding opportunity runs three times every year. For more information: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/mrc-neurosciences-and-mental-health-programme-grant-may-2021/
An MRC research grant is the main way for UK-based medical researchers to apply for researcher-led project funding. You should apply if your research is on neurosciences and mental health.
There is no limit to the funding you can request. This funding opportunity runs three times every year. For more information: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/mrc-neurosciences-and-mental-health-research-grant-may-2021/
Funding is available from MRC’s Neurosciences and Mental Health Board to support new partnerships between researchers in the area of neurosciences and mental health.
Funding varies widely for partnerships lasting between one and five years. This funding opportunity runs three times every year. For more information: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/mrc-neurosciences-and-mental-health-partnership-grants-may-2021/
Up to £20,000 grants available for companies based in the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Bedfordshire, Luton, Buckingham, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire to further develop their innovations. Find out more by contacting Medilink.
Up to £50,000 grants contribution to support clinical trials and evaluation of new products for companies based in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Bedfordshire, Luton, Buckingham, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Find out more by contacting Medilink.
East Midlands AHSN Accelerator Programme, delivered by BioCity is an intensive programme specifically designed to help scientific entrepreneurs launch and grow businesses from their science. You will learn how to ‘Lean Start-up’, using a set of highly effective tools to identify gaps in your business, evaluate risks and create a business model that stands-up to the scrutiny of potential investors, partners and customers. £50k convertible loan will be available to the most promising ventures as well as virtual or physical lab or office space for up to 12 months. For more information: https://biocity.co.uk/accelerator-programmes-emahsn/
The NHS Cancer Programme is launching an open call for innovation in cancer care on 17 March. The funding competition of up to £15million, which will be delivered by NHS England and NHS Improvement in partnership with SBRI Healthcare Cancer Programme, will swiftly bring new and existing cancer care innovations to the NHS frontline.
The goal is to ensure practical translation of leading research and innovation, directly into cancer care, seeking to directly benefit patients by addressing the challenges of early detection and diagnosis along with the diagnostic efficiency of cancer services. Applications are welcomed for innovative, creative and future proof ideas across medical devices, digital health and equipment, behaviour intervention and new models of care. For more information: https://sbrihealthcare.co.uk/competition/sbri-healthcare-cancer-programme/
The Novo Nordisk – Oxford Fellowship Programme aims to support the development of a new generation of exceptional researchers in diabetes and metabolism, who will become future leaders in the field. The programme also aims to further develop scientific excellence within diabetes and cardiometabolic diseases and ultimately improve the lives of patients. For more information: https://www.rdm.ox.ac.uk/work-with-us/novo-nordisk-oxford-fellowships
For the list of all current Cancer Research UK funding awards: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-researchers/our-funding-schemes
The Health Services and Delivery Research (HS&DR) Programme is accepting stage 2 evidence synthesis applications to their researcher-led workstream. For more information: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/2109-health-service-and-delivery-research-programme-evidence-synthesis-researcher-led/
The Health Services and Delivery Research (HS&DR) Programme are accepting stage 1 applications to their researcher-led workstream. For more information: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/2110-health-services-and-delivery-research-programme-standard-researcher-led/
Post-doctoral clinical fellowship
Post-doctoral clinical fellowships provides salary support for up to one year to early/mid-career clinicians based in the United Kingdom. The scheme is intended to provide funding after completion of a higher degree (PhD or research MD). Applicants must be engaged in, neurology, neurosurgery, neurophysiology or psychiatry higher specialist training in the UK (including MRCP or equivalent for the different specialties). The candidate must demonstrate their intention and prospects of a career in clinical academia.
Non-clinical post-doctoral fellowships
Non-clinical post-doctoral fellowships provide salary support for up to three years to non-clinical postdoctoral career researchers who are working in clinical neuroscience setting in the United Kingdom. Successful candidates will demonstrate their interest in bringing basic science approaches to bear on key problems in clinical neuroscience. The Fellowship must be undertaken after completion of a PhD or equivalent higher degree, to commence no more than six years from the PhD. The Fellowships are intended to support research that is embedded in a clinical neuroscience setting, typically in clinical neurology and its related specialties, and research with clear goals for clinical translation. The candidate should demonstrate a long-term commitment to a career in clinical neuroscience.
For more information: https://guarantorsofbrain.org/grants/post-doc-brain-entry-fellowships/
The Colt Foundation funds high quality research projects in the field of occupational and environmental health, particularly those aimed at discovering the cause of illnesses arising from conditions at the place of work.
The Colt Foundation aims particularly to support research projects concerning the health, safety, comfort and well-being of people at work, and the impacts of industrial activities and pollutants on the health of the public more widely. The Trustees have occasionally supported projects that fall outside these areas, but they are very much the exception. For more information: https://www.coltfoundation.org.uk/project-grants/
Types of grants:
-PhD Studentships (Biomedical and Healthcare)
-Non-Clinical Research Fellowships
-Healthcare Research
For more information: https://www.mndassociation.org/research/for-researchers/apply-for-funding/
Opportunity for UK registered organisations to apply for a share of up to £25 million from Innovate UK to deliver game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovation that can significantly impact the UK economy. For more information: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/innovate-uk-smart-grants-jan-2021/
Applications are invited for research that is novel/original, good value for money, and will benefit people with Crohn’s, Colitis or any other form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in the UK. Research projects may be directed towards:
-Medical – any aspect of Crohn’s or Colitis relevant to a better understanding of the causes or mechanisms of IBD or better treatment, including surgery, for people with the conditions.
-Improving Lives – any aspect of the social and psychological impact of Crohn’s or Colitis, including research into ways of helping those with IBD and their families to live with the conditions, or with the potential to improve the services provided to the UK’s IBD community and to drive up standards of care for people living with these conditions.
For more information: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/research/looking-for-funding#Open%20Call
TUF smaller research awards support nurse-led and/or Clinician-led patient projects for patient benefit that seek to improve services and treatments and communications with patients and carers. The outcomes of the study must be measured and evaluated and demonstrate improved care and well-being of patients. For more information: https://www.theurologyfoundation.org/professionals/who-and-what-we-fund/research-programmes/smaller-research-projects-fund-application-information
