Cure Parkinson's Trust
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- Typical grants
- £150,000 – £500,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Two-stage application
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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cureparkinsons.org.ukAbout Cure Parkinson's Trust
The Cure Parkinson's Trust is a UK charity dedicated to funding research that can slow, stop, or reverse the progression of Parkinson's, with the ultimate goal of achieving a cure. Established by people living with Parkinson's, the Trust prioritises scientific rigour, collaboration, and urgency in its mission. It funds laboratory or clinical research projects with the potential to translate into the clinic within five years, focusing on disease-modifying therapies rather than symptom relief. The Trust supports research at academic institutions and research teams worldwide, with a particular emphasis on innovative therapeutics that have strong preclinical or clinical evidence. What makes the Cure Parkinson's Trust distinctive is its concentrated focus on curative research, excluding any work directed solely to symptomatic relief, basic science, or early drug development.
What Cure Parkinson's Trust funds
The Cure Parkinson's Trust funds laboratory or clinical research projects with the potential to cure Parkinson's. It prioritises research that can translate into the clinic within five years, focusing on disease-modifying therapies. Specific programmes include the Quarterly Research Grant Funding Programme for projects with strong translational potential, the iLCT Pipeline Research Acceleration Programme for research necessary before a therapy can move into clinical trials, and the Combination Therapies Funding Call for rationally designed combination therapies for disease modification. The Trust supports research at academic institutions and research teams worldwide, with no geographic restrictions. It does not fund research directed only to symptomatic relief, basic science, or early drug development.
Who can apply
Academic institutions and research teams worldwide are eligible to apply. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications from principal investigators, universities, and consortia developing disease-modifying interventions for Parkinson's. There are no geographic, income, or size restrictions. The Trust prioritises research that has strong preclinical or clinical evidence and the potential to translate into the clinic within five years. People with Parkinson's are the ultimate beneficiaries, and their advocacy is integrated throughout the Trust's work.
What Cure Parkinson's Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund research directed only to symptomatic relief, basic science, or early drug development. It also excludes capital costs, core costs, and non-scientific activities. Grants are not available for projects that do not have the potential to contribute to a cure for Parkinson's.
How they like to fund
The Cure Parkinson's Trust awards grants through a competitive process. It runs targeted programmes alongside its main Quarterly Research Grant Funding Programme, including the iLCT Pipeline Research Acceleration Programme and the Combination Therapies Funding Call. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications and supports research projects at academic institutions worldwide.
How much does Cure Parkinson's Trust give?
Cure Parkinson's Trust runs 3 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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- Two-stage process
- 2 rounds a year
- Two-stage process
- 4 rounds a year
- Decisions in ~26 weeks
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Cure Parkinson's Trust funds — and what they won't
To fund rationally designed combination therapies for disease modification in Parkinson’s, prioritizing preclinical research with potential to translate into clinic within five years.
The full exclusions list (2)
- We do not fund research which is directed only to symptomatic relief, basic science, or early drug discovery.
- We do not fund research which is directed only to symptomatic relief, basic science or early drug development.
Good to know
How to apply to Cure Parkinson's Trust
Cure Parkinson's Trust takes applications via two-stage application.
- Published programme route: two-stage process.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Cure Parkinson's Trust's application asks
We hold the 7 questions from Cure Parkinson's Trust's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“Project title”
“Short/Lay project title”
5 more questions from their form, plus answers drafted from your charity's real data if you decide to apply.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Cure Parkinson's Trust provide?
Cure Parkinson's Trust typically provides grants of £150,000 - £500,000.
Where does Cure Parkinson's Trust fund charities?
Cure Parkinson's Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Cure Parkinson's Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Cure Parkinson's Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Cure Parkinson's Trust not fund?
Their published exclusions include: We do not fund research which is directed only to symptomatic relief, basic science, or early drug discovery.; We do not fund research which is directed only to symptomatic relief, basic science or early drug development.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Cure Parkinson's Trust?
Cure Parkinson's Trust takes applications via two-stage application. Published programme route: two-stage process.
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