Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers

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This scheme provides small grants for clinical lecturers to pursue research work, gather preliminary data and strengthen applications for longer-term funding. See scheme details and how to apply.

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This scheme provides small grants to enable clinical lecturers to pursue their research work, gather preliminary data and strengthen their applications for longer-term fellowships and funding.

The scheme is administered by the Academy of Medical Sciences and is a collaboration between the Wellcome Trust, the British Heart Foundation, Arthritis Research UK, the Medical Research Council, the Royal College of Physicians and Diabetes UK.

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Who can apply

To apply for a Starter Grant you must:

  • be a research-active clinical lecturer (or the equivalent for veterinary clinicians)
  • have a PhD or MD
  • hold a medical, dental or veterinary undergraduate degree
  • be in higher speciality training.

You can find out more about eligibility for the scheme on the Academy of Medical Sciences website.

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A Starter Grant offers up to £30,000, spread over one to two years. The amount can be used to cover directly incurred research costs, such as consumables and equipment.

Find out more on the Academy of Medical Sciences website.

What we don’t offer

You can’t use the funding for personal salary costs, research assistants, PhD students or postdoctoral staff.

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Please apply to the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS) for a Starter Grant.

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The Academy of Medical Sciences considers applications twice a year.

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Up to £30,000

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1 to 2 years

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