Bma Foundation

The BMA Foundation funds medical research projects across a range of health areas, including rheumatology, cardiology, oncology, neurology, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurological disorders. It supports both basic and clinical research that aims to improve diagnoses, treatments, and patient outcomes. Grants cover the direct research costs of a project, such as research salaries, and are available for work taking place within the UK. The Foundation encourages applications from individuals who are developing their research careers or taking the first steps toward becoming independent researchers, with a focus on projects that have high potential for tangible impact on public health.

The BMA Foundation welcomes applications from individuals, particularly medical students, doctors, and scientists who are based in the UK and are developing their research careers. It is open to those taking the first steps toward becoming independent researchers. The Foundation does not fund organisations such as registered charities, community groups, or social enterprises; instead, it supports individual researchers. There is no restriction on the religious context of applicants. The Foundation's grants are typically awarded to individuals working within the UK, and it encourages unsolicited applications from eligible researchers.

The BMA Foundation does not fund core costs, capital works, equipment, training, events, feasibility studies, or emergency funding. It also excludes overheads, estates costs, and indirect costs, funding only the direct research costs of a project. Additionally, the Foundation does not support education, overseas work, travel, or hardware. Organisations such as registered charities, community interest companies, and social enterprises are not eligible to apply.

The BMA Foundation awards grants to individuals for research projects, with multi-year funding available. It supports direct research costs, including research salaries, but does not cover overheads or indirect costs. The Foundation welcomes unsolicited applications and is known for its rigorous peer review process. It offers flexibility to emerging priorities, allowing it to adapt to new developments in medical research.