BMA Foundation – grant categories
All the BMA Foundation grants have National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) partnership status.
See all our categories and get more details of the grants on offer. The 2025 application round will open on 1 February 2025 and close on 16 March 2025.
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BMA Foundation - Our Mission and Vision
Our Mission: We offer grant funding to support doctors and scientists in advancing their research goals and pioneering breakthroughs in medical science. Through our commitment, we aim to accelerate scientific discoveries that will benefit patients and contribute to a healthier, more resilient society.
Our Vision: We are empowering and supporting early stage researchers who are doctors and scientists in achieving their research aims and driving innovation in medical research.
For more information, please get in touch:
People and corporate development, British Medical Association, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9JP
Tel: 0207 383 6341
Email the team: researchgrants@bma.org.uk
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Dawkins & Strutt grant for research into gender and race bias in clinical decision making in healthcare.
Grant amount: £65,000
To assist research into gender and race bias in clinical decision making in healthcare.
Applicants must be UK-registered medical practitioners or research scientists working in the UK. Projects must relate to the UK only.
The BMA Foundation encourages applications from individuals who are developing their research careers or taking the first steps toward becoming independent researchers. See terms and conditions for full details.
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Doris Hillier grant for research into rheumatism and arthritis
Grant amount: £65,000
To assist research into rheumatism and arthritis.
Applicants must be UK-registered medical practitioners and a member of the BMA.
The BMA Foundation encourages applications from individuals who are developing their research careers or taking the first steps toward becoming independent researchers. See terms and conditions for full details.
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H C Roscoe grant for research into viral diseases of the respiratory system
Grant amount: £65,000
To promote research into the elimination of the common cold and/or other viral diseases of the human respiratory system.
Applicants must be UK-registered medical practitioners or research scientists working in the UK.
The BMA Foundation encourages applications from individuals who are developing their research careers or taking the first steps toward becoming independent researchers. See terms and conditions for full details.
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Helen H Lawson grant for research into women's health and wellbeing
Grant amount: £65,000
To promote research into women's health and wellbeing.
Applicants must be UK-registered medical practitioners or research scientists working in the UK.
The BMA Foundation encourages applications from individuals who are developing their research careers or taking the first steps toward becoming independent researchers. See terms and conditions for full details.
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J Moulton grant to accelerate diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease using AI techniques
Grant amount: £65,000
To accelerate diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease using AI techniques.
Applicants must be UK-registered medical practitioners or research scientists working in the UK. Projects must relate to the UK only.
See terms and conditions for full details.
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J Moulton grant to assist research into the management of chronic kidney disease
Grant amount: £65,000
To assist research into the management of chronic kidney disease.
Applicants must be UK-registered medical practitioners or research scientists working in the UK. Projects must relate to the UK only.
See terms and conditions for full details.
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J Moulton grant to advance diagnostic and screening tools in ophthalmology
Grant amount: £65,000
To advance diagnostic and screening tools in ophthalmology.
Applicants must be UK-registered medical practitioners or research scientists working in the UK. Projects must relate to the UK only.
See terms and conditions for full details.
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The James Trust grant for research into asthma
Grant amount: £65,000
To assist research into asthma.
Applicants must be UK-registered medical practitioners and a member of the BMA.
The BMA Foundation encourages applications from individuals who are developing their research careers or taking the first steps toward becoming independent researchers. See terms and conditions for full details.
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Josephine Lansdell grant for research into heart disease
Grant amount: £65,000
To assist research in the field of heart disease.
Applicants must be registered medical practitioners in the UK and a member of the BMA.
The BMA Foundation encourages applications from individuals who are developing their research careers or taking the first steps toward becoming independent researchers. See terms and conditions for full details.
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Kathleen Harper grant to assist research into the treatment and management of incontinence.
Grant amount: £65,000
To assist research into the treatment and management of incontinence..
Applicants must be UK-registered medical practitioners or research scientists in the UK.
The BMA Foundation encourages applications from individuals who are developing their research careers or taking the first steps toward becoming independent researchers. See terms and conditions for full details.
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Margaret Temple grant for research into schizophrenia
Grant amount: £65,000
To assist research into schizophrenia.
Applicants must be UK-registered medical practitioners or research scientists working in the UK. Projects must relate to the UK only.
The BMA Foundation encourages applications from individuals who are developing their research careers or taking the first steps toward becoming independent researchers. See terms and conditions for full details.
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Philip Baker grant for research into Ménière’s disease
Grant amount: £65,000
To assist research into Ménière’s disease.
Applicants must be UK-registered medical practitioners or research scientists working in the UK. Projects must relate to the UK only.
The BMA Foundation encourages applications from individuals who are developing their research careers or taking the first steps toward becoming independent researchers. See terms and conditions for full details.
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The Sherman Fund grant to assist research into mental health in Wales
Grant amount: £50,000
To assist research into mental health in Wales.
Applicants must be UK-registered medical practitioners or research scientists working in the UK. Projects must be based in Wales.
See terms and conditions for full details.
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Vera Down grant for research into neurological disorders
Grant amount: £65,000
To assist research into neurological disorders.
Applicants must be registered medical practitioners in the UK and a member of the BMA.
The BMA Foundation encourages applications from individuals who are developing their research careers or taking the first steps toward becoming independent researchers. See terms and conditions for full details.
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T P Gunton to assist research into public health relating to cancer
Grant amount: £65,000
To assist research into public health relating to cancer.
Applicants must be UK-registered medical practitioners or research scientists working in the UK.
The BMA Foundation encourages applications from individuals who are developing their research careers or taking the first steps toward becoming independent researchers. See terms and conditions for full details.