The BSH Innovation Research Grant is a pump-priming fund of up to £40,000 designed to support novel, high-impact projects with a clear plan for sustainability of impact beyond the end of the grant funding. Whether your research is clinical, data-driven, or community-focused, we want to hear from you.
Five grants of up to £40,000 are available
What we Fund
- Pilot clinical studies
- Registries and real-world data applications
- Innovative projects addressing unmet needs and underserved populations
What we are looking for
• A strong research plan
• Clear impact and sustainability of impact beyond the end of the grant funding
• Detailed budget and relevant experience
• Support from your current Head of Service/Supervisor
Grant recipients will on completion of their research:
- Submit a grant report
- Submit an abstract for the BSH Annual Scientific Meeting
- Feature in a social media video if asked to promote BSH's grants programme or to highlight impact of the grant.
Eligibility: Open to all BSH members – including doctors, nurses, scientists, and allied health professionals. Membership applications can take up to six weeks to process. If you are applying for membership please do so no later than six weeks prior to the application deadline or date of the event you wish to attend.
Deadline for Applications: 3rd February 2026.
When can I expect to hear the outcome of my application? We aim to review proposals and get back to applicants by 3rd August 2026.
Funding available: Up to £40,000 per grant | Five grants available
Any questions? Email: [email protected]
Please read the Terms and Conditions of this grant before applying by completing the application form below.