The 2024 British Skin Foundation Research Awards are now open.

All BSF Fellowship 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 Fellowship is to support a clinician at a U.K or R.O.I based institution.

• A BSF Fellowship application form is to be completed by the nominating Principal Investigator or head of department
• 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 BSF Fellowship is a fixed amount of £71,000
• No ‘top-ups’ or extensions are available for any reason
• The maximum duration of the BSF Fellowship is one year (although this may be extended by negotiation where there are issues around flexible working or career breaks/maternity leave)
• The BSF Fellowship 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 Fellowship funding is claimed by an authorised finance department 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 upon if a mid-term report has been received 
• Final report to be submitted within four weeks after completion of the project
• The award is to be named the BSF Fellowship in any relevant papers or presentations with copies forwarded to the BSF office

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

Please click here to begin a new 2024 BSF Fellowship Award Application.

Guidelines and supporting documents:

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