The British Skin Foundation funds UK and Republic of Ireland-based dermatology research, with a strong emphasis on clinically relevant projects that can improve diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of skin disease. Its portfolio shows particular interest in skin cancer, pediatric and adolescent dermatology, transplant-related skin complications, and early-stage or early-career research, including PhD studentships and fellowships. The foundation also appears to value translational work and projects that bridge laboratory science with practical patient impact.
Primarily competitive, peer-reviewed research grants with fixed deadlines; awards include small pilot grants up to £15,000, larger two-year grants up to £92,000, fellowships, and multi-year PhD studentships. Funding is mostly UK/ROI-based and often targeted to specific themes or career stages rather than open-ended general support.
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Monitor the annual spring opening, as many major awards open 15 April and close 2 July at 13:00 BST. Proposals should be clearly dermatology-focused, UK/ROI-based, and designed with clinical relevance or translational impact in mind; applicants should also match the specific scheme to career stage or specialty area (for example, early-career, pediatric, transplant, or fellowship routes).
Current and upcoming funding from British Skin Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Provides the award-holder a six-month period of training in a specialty allied to dermatology to extend clinical skills and support future collaborative working between disciplines.
Deadline: Details about the 2026 BSF / Louis Forman RSM Award opening dates will be announced soon. Please check back for updates in October.
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