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There are one million people in the UK who suffer from psoriasis. At least 100,000 new cases of skin cancer are reported each year. 20% of all children have eczema. The number of people suffering from skin disease grows each day. The dermatological community acknowledges the significance of these figures and the urgent need to stem the growth of skin disease in the UK.

The British Skin Foundation plays a vital role in addressing this issue by funding the work aimed at finding better treatments for all conditions.

BSF Research Funding Opportunities

      The British Skin Foundation offers various funding opportunities throughout the year. Each application is examined by our Grants Advisory Committee which consists of dermatologists and medical research specialists ensuring that only the highest quality work is supported by the charity's funds.. 

      Small Grants

      The British Skin Foundation invites applications for small grant funding between January and April 2024. 

      Please check the website regularly as it get updated with new opportunities, currently we have:

      British Skin Foundation (BSF) Small Grant
      British Skin Foundation/BAD Dermatology Trainee Researcher Small Grant
      British Skin Foundation/British Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Dermatology (BSF/BSPAD) Small Grant

      Large Grants

      The British Skin Foundation also invites applications for large grant funding of the following projects between March and August 2024:

      BSF Research Award
      BSF Studentship Award
      BSF Fellowship Award
      BSF Young Investigator Award

      British Skin Foundation committee members   

      GAC membership   

      BSF research mission

      Published: 19th March, 2018

      Updated: 20th October, 2023

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