Through the BMA Foundation, the BMA has been supporting medical research since 1839 and is the oldest medical organisation in the world to award grants and prizes to encourage further medical research. Thanks to the support of generous individuals, approximately 14 research grants totalling over £850,000 are awarded to medical students, research scientists and doctors each year. The grants provide funding for a variety of different subject areas, ranging from research into rheumatism and arthritis, to cardiovascular disease, cancer and neurological disorders.
Applications are invited from doctors and research scientists and can be for either research in progress or prospective research.
How to apply
- Find out how to apply for funding from the BMA Foundation and see the assessment criteria
- Details of the fund categories plus terms and conditions
If you would like to receive alerts about the BMA Foundation grants or find out more information about the 2026 grants available, please email researchgrants@bma.org.uk.
- Both successful and unsuccessful applicants are usually informed by the end of July.
- Grant money will be available from September of the year that the funds are awarded.
- The total funding awarded is available over a period of three years.
