C I U Trust

The Trust funds research in immunology, pathology, and allied biomedical sciences. It supports specific project grants covering direct research costs and dissemination of findings. Priority is given to innovative work that advances understanding of disease and has practical applications. The Trust focuses its funding within the UK, supporting public research institutions, universities, and established scientific investigators. It also welcomes collaborative groups and medium-to-large research organisations. The emphasis is on enhancing knowledge that benefits public health, with a strong commitment to scientific integrity and objectivity.

The Trust funds UK-based academic institutions, universities, public research organisations, and established scientific investigators. It supports collaborative research groups and medium-to-large research entities. The Trust prioritises researchers working in immunology, pathology, and related fields who demonstrate innovative approaches to understanding disease. As the Trust does not accept unsolicited applications, potential applicants are identified through professional networks. There is no religious restriction. The Trust seeks partners with robust governance and a commitment to public benefit.

The Trust does not fund individuals, community groups, or non-research organisations. It excludes capital projects, core costs, and unrestricted funding. Support is limited to specific research projects and dissemination activities. The Trust also does not accept unsolicited applications; all grantmaking is by invitation through professional networks.

The Trust awards project grants for specific research costs and dissemination activities. Funding is typically one-off for defined projects rather than multi-year or core support. The Trust does not accept unsolicited applications; it works by invitation, with trustees selecting recipients through professional networks. This approach ensures alignment with the Trust's mission and values.