Research Award
A British Skin Foundation Large Grant
About the Research Awards
Key dates
The 2026 Research Awards will open on 15th April 2026 and close on 2nd July 2026 at 13:00 BST. Please check back for updates.
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 Research Award is available to anybody wishing to carry out U.K or R.O.I based research into skin disease.
- 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 Large Grant as a PI
- Applicants are expected to demonstrate the value of the project to dermatology
- The maximum amount of funds available is £92,000 (£46,000 per year) No ‘top-ups’ or extensions are available for any reason
- The maximum duration of the BSF Research Award is two years (although this may be extended by negotiation where there are issues around flexible working or career breaks/maternity leave)
- The BSF Research Award 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 Research Award 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.