British Skin Foundation / British Society for the Study of Vulval Disease Small Grant
A British Skin Foundation Small Grant
About the BSF / BSSVD Small Grant
Key dates
The 2026 BSF/BSSVD Awards will open on 19th February 2026 and close on 2nd April 2026 at 13:00 BST.
Grant enquiries
For all general enquiries regarding the British Skin Foundation grants please contact Sarah s.thorne@britishskinfoundation.org.uk.
For finance enquiries please contact admin@britishskinfoundation.org.uk.
Key details
A British Skin Foundation/British Society for the Study of Vulval Disease (BSF/BSSVD) Small Grant is available to anybody wishing to carry out U.K or R.O.I based research into skin disease of the vulva.
- Only one project to be submitted per person per grant round
- The project should be a small or pilot project
- The maximum amount of funds available for each award is £20,000
- Not more than 50% of the small grant to be used on buying equipment
- If part of another project, the small grant is to make-up at least 30% of the total funding
- Assessment of the grants will take into account requests which are of a more immediate clinical relevance
- Applicants are expected to demonstrate the value of the project to dermatology
- No ‘top-ups’ or extensions are available for any reason
- The maximum duration of the award is one year (although this may be extended by negotiation where there are issues around flexible working or career breaks/maternity leave)
- Successful awards must be activated within 12 months
- Successful applicants will provide the BSF office with a researcher ORCID iD upon activation of the grant
- Awards are claimed by authorised finance departments submitting a single invoice for the full amount
- A scientific and a simple lay report to be submitted within three months upon completion of the project
- The British Skin Foundation and The British Society for the Study of Vulval Disease's support are to be mentioned in any relevant papers or presentations and copies to be forwarded to the BSF office
- Successful applicants are expected to join the British Society for the Study of Vulval Disease on receipt of their award
The British Skin Foundation has over the last quarter century been able to fund start-up projects for many dermatological scientists who have made important discoveries in the field of inflammatory skin disease and skin cancer. We look forward to supporting the dermatological research of the future.
Prof David J Gawkrodger, Sheffield Dermatology Research, University of Sheffield
The British skin foundation small grant allowed us to generate exciting preliminary data identifying a novel regulator of inflammation in skin. This allowed us to apply for larger project grants. The data generated formed the foundations of a peer reviewed publication. We are extremely grateful for the support provided by BSF.
Dr Chris Wasson Deputy DPGRS and Postgrad Tutor LIRMM Faculty of Medicine and Health University of Leeds
The British Skin Foundation is pivotal to the advancement of dermatology research, areas of funding reflect the broad array of skin conditions that our patients experience. At its core, BSF research aims to address questions that people living with skin conditions want to know more about.
Dr Thivi Maruthappu, Consultant Dermatologist & Lecturer at Kings College London