Research funding opportunities

Applications are invited from medical graduates, clinicians, bioengineers, research nurses, physiotherapists and allied health professionals who wish to train in research techniques and methodology which will lead to save and change children’s lives through medical research, developing treatments, vaccinations and cures.

Designed to identify and invest in a new generation of asthma superstar scientists. 

Funds fellowships leading to the award of PhD or MD to further the goals of VISION 2020.

Funding is offered to encourage exceptional clinicians (healthcare professionals working in clinical practice) with a research interest in IBD (irritable bowel disease) to develop into future IBD specialist experts.

DRWF Research Fellowships are given for research related to causes, cures or complications of diabetes

Supports those who plan to conduct stroke research into clinical and applied health, including social care research. This includes research that is conducted to answer specific questions relating to day-to-day practice in health services or community settings, and which has the potential to have an impact on the health or well-being of people affected by stroke. A clear trajectory to patient benefit is essential.

A range of fellowships including early career fellowships, international academic fellowships and emeritus fellowships.