The 2024 British Skin Foundation Research Awards are now open.

All 2024 BSF Studentship Award applications must be submitted by Thursday 11th July 2024 (13:00 BST) in order to be considered further for support. Completed, eligible applications will be forwarded to the GAC in July. Applicants can expect to be notified with the outcome of their applications by the end of December 2024.

For all general enquiries regarding the BSF grants please contact [email protected] and for finance contact [email protected]. 

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A BSF Studentship is available to any U.K or R.O.I based research institution seeking to fund dermatological research at a PhD Student level

• No more than one application can be submitted by a Principal Investigator per application round.
• Applications will not be accepted from a PI who currently holds a BSF Large Grant as a PI
• Applicants are expected to demonstrate the value of the project to dermatology
• The BSF Studentship is a fixed amount of £95,000 (£31,666 per year for three years) No ‘top-ups’ or extensions are available for any reason
• The maximum duration of the BSF Studentship is three years (although this may be extended by negotiation where there are issues around flexible working or career breaks/maternity leave)
• The BSF Studentship must be activated within 12 months of the award letter
• Successful applicants will provide the BSF office with a researcher ‘ORCID ID’ upon activation of the grant
• The BSF Studentship funding is claimed by authorised finance departments submitting invoices at quarterly intervals
• A scientific and a lay report are to be submitted, both mid-term and upon completion. Closing invoices will only be paid if a mid-term report has been received
• Final report to be submitted within four weeks after completion of the project
• The British Skin Foundation’s support to be mentioned in any relevant papers or presentations and copies to be forwarded to the BSF office

As part of the award process the BSF's Grants Advisory Committee use the following criteria when reviewing Studentship Award applications:

• Value to patients with skin disease
• Scientific quality
• Value for money
• Training Environment

The decision of the BSF Grants Advisory Committee for all applications is final.

Please note: The British Skin Foundation is no longer be able to provide feedback for unsuccessful grant applications

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Application Form:

To begin a new 2024 BSF Studentship Award form, please click here.

Guidelines and Supporting Documents:

• 2024 BSF Studentship Award Guidelines
• CV Template
• Signatures Page