Early career investigator award

British Skin Foundation - Young Investigator Award [CLOSED]

A BSF Young Investigator Award is available to anybody wishing to carry out UK- or Republic of Ireland-based research into skin diseases. The aim of the award is to support high-quality research likely to lead to long-term, large-scale funding from a major medical research sponsor such as a funding council or medical charity.
Award programme/theme
Early career investigator award
Funding amount range
£50,001 to £100,000
Maximum duration
2 years
Submission deadline

Breakthrough T1D - Project Concepts [OPEN]

A semi-annual submission for Strategic Research Agreement Letters of Intent that address Breakthrough T1D’s current Research Strategy.
Award programme/theme
Early career investigator award
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
Submission deadline

Cystic Fibrosis Trust - Development Awards [CLOSED]

Development Awards (DAs) provide funding for researchers to undertake preparatory work to develop future applications for further funding. There are two types of DA available: one for Early Career Researchers, and one for Established Investigators.
Award programme/theme
Early career investigator award
Funding amount range
£100,001 to £250,000
Maximum duration
1-3 years
Submission deadline

Diabetes UK - Early-Career Small Grants [OPEN]

These grants support early-career researchers to undertake small research projects related to diabetes, with the aim of enabling successful recipients to go on to secure further, more significant funding.
Award programme/theme
Early career investigator award
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
Maximum duration
1 year
Submission deadline

Medical Research Council - Various Research Grants

The Medical Research Council offer regular, continuous funding opportunities. Funding is available for groups and individuals in any scientific area relevant to the MRC.
Award programme/theme
Early career investigator award
Funding amount range
Over £500,000