These awards help researchers to generate high-quality preliminary data to advance innovative and novel ideas with the potential to transform the prevention, diagnosis and/or treatment of human diseases. Up to £20,00012 months for pre-clinical studies18 months for clinical studiesThe Trust are looking for impactful, ‘out-of-the-box' ideas. Applicants should have a novel and innovative hypothesis and some preliminary data that can be developed further. They will prioritise ideas with the greatest potential to secure further funding and grants. They will consider both pre-clinical and clinical research studies. Deadline for applications 20 Apr, 2026 Further information and application
