Bowel Research UK

Bowel Research UK funds research into bowel cancer and a full spectrum of bowel diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, functional disorders, pelvic floor issues, and rare congenital conditions. They support early-stage and proof-of-concept studies, pilot studies with potential impact, neglected topics in bowel disease, patient-centred research, priority setting partnerships, aspirational bowel research, quality improvement strategies, and developing precision medicine. The charity also offers PhD studentships and travelling research fellowships for collaboration at centres of excellence. All funded work takes place across the UK, with travelling fellowships also supporting periods overseas.

Bowel Research UK funds UK-based universities, hospitals, and research institutions. Their small grants and PhD studentships are open to researchers at eligible UK organisations. The travelling research fellowship is specifically for medical or nursing consultant members of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland within seven years of substantive appointment. The charity prioritises early-career researchers and projects that develop the next generation of experts. Patient and public involvement in research is strongly encouraged.

Bowel Research UK does not fund capital works. Their travelling research fellowship is restricted to consultant members of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland within seven years of substantive appointment.

Bowel Research UK offers project grants, PhD studentships, and travelling research fellowships. Small grants are one-off awards, while PhD studentships are multi-year. The charity welcomes unsolicited applications. They do not require match funding for their programmes.