Many clinical lecturers have the ambition but not the funds to pursue research. The Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers (SGCL) scheme bridges this gap and enables clinical researchers to kickstart their research and establish independent careers.
The SGCL provide research funding and career development opportunities to support clinical lecturers to secure longer-term fellowships and funding.
Funding amount
Up to £40,000
Duration
The expectation is that applicants will conduct their research over the course of two years. However, the Panel may consider – if justified – a shorter duration, but no less than one year.
Key dates
Online application: 16 July 2026 – 1 September 2026 (4pm BST)
Eligibility check: early September
Peer review: September – November
Pre-Panel review: November
Panel meeting: December
Outcome notification: late February 2027
How to apply
Academy of Medical Sciences FlexiGrant grant management system: https://acmedsci.flexigrant.com/
Selection process
Your application will be reviewed in two stages. First, experts in your research field will review your application (peer review), then it will be reviewed by an assessment panel consisting of Academy Fellows and other experts. You will not need to attend an interview.
If you have further questions, please contact clinicallecturers@acmedsci.ac.uk
