BSSH Research Grant/Fellowship
The aim of the Research Grant/Fellowship is to fund clinical or basic science research of relevance to hand surgery. It is anticipated that this funding source will be used to fund a fellowship for a trainee, but applications from therapists for fellowships under the supervision of a BSSH member and non-fellowship research projects run by BSSH members will be considered equally. Studies to support research to assist a commercial enterprise will not be considered. Maximum funds of £50,000 per round are available.
The closing date for applications now is 31 January every other year. With the next deadline being 31 January 2026.
Decisions will be finalised in the Spring after, usually after interview. If you require further information or have any queries with regard to these awards please contact the Secretariat.
Download the application form here.
Alternatively, if you are looking for further funding options then you may wish to review the BSSH's extensive selection of bursaries and prizes.
When making your application we would encourage you to see if your project is suitable to be included on the NIHR Clinical Research Network (CRN) Portfolio
If you are successful in your application you will need to commence your project within 6 months of the award of the grant. You will also be expected to provide a progress report 6 months after the first transfer of funds from the BSSH, and subsequently within 3 months of the end of the project.
Previous BSSH Research Fellows