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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.

The Foundation will receive around 100 applications for research funding from across the UK each year. A stringent review of each application is conducted by experts in the field of skin disease research ensuring that only the highest quality work is supported by the charity's funds.

The British Skin Foundation invites applications for funding of the following projects between October 2020 and March 2021:

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

Each application is examined by the Foundation's Grants Advisory Committee which consists of 19 dermatologists and medical research specialists. Each application is also sent to two external referees for review, the proposed project being matched to the referee's field of expertise.

A decision on which projects will receive support is made at a final meeting of the committee in July 2021.  Applicants are advised by the end of July.

Find out more about BSF Research Awards

  • BSF Small Grant
  • BSF/BPG Small Grant

The British Skin Foundation invites applications for small grant funding between January and May 2021. Each application is examined by the Foundation's Grants Advisory Committee which consists of six dermatologists and medical representatives.

A decision on which projects will receive support is made at a final meeting of the committee in early November. Applicants are advised by the end of November.

Find out more about BSF Small Grants

Published: 19th March, 2018

Updated: 7th January, 2021

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