Freemasons' Fund for Surgical Research
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- Typical grants
- £220,000 – £316,000
- Applications
- Existing partners only
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Freemasons' Fund for Surgical Research
The Freemasons' Fund for Surgical Research was established in 1967 to mark the 250th anniversary of the United Grand Lodge of England. It is a Masonic charity dedicated to advancing surgical science and saving lives through clinical research, reflecting Masonic values of service, knowledge advancement, and stewardship. The Fund channels invested capital into high-impact grants that foster next-generation surgical leaders and evidence-based improvements in patient outcomes.
What Freemasons' Fund for Surgical Research funds
The Fund supports project-specific clinical surgical research fellowships for surgical trainees and early-career surgeons affiliated with the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Research areas include cancer biomarkers, infection prevention, stem cell reconstruction, neonatal bowel disease, frailty in emergency surgery, and bowel cancer outcomes. Fellows carry out their one-year research placements at leading UK institutions, contributing to evidence-based surgical advances.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK academic institutions and medical centres that host Royal College of Surgeons of England-affiliated surgical fellows. The Fund prioritises surgical trainees and early-career surgeons who can dedicate time to project-specific clinical research. Applications are not accepted directly; interested parties must work through the Royal College of Surgeons of England's annual competitive process.
What Freemasons' Fund for Surgical Research doesn't fund
The Fund excludes core funding, unrestricted grants, non-surgical research, and projects based outside the United Kingdom. It does not accept unsolicited applications and does not support research that falls outside the scope of surgical science.
How they like to fund
The Fund awards one-year, project-specific grants administered exclusively through the Royal College of Surgeons of England. It does not accept unsolicited approaches; funding decisions are made via the College's competitive peer-reviewed process. The model is sustainable and tied to a single partner institution.
How much does Freemasons' Fund for Surgical Research give?
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When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
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How to apply to Freemasons' Fund for Surgical Research
Freemasons' Fund for Surgical Research does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Freemasons' Fund for Surgical Research provide?
Freemasons' Fund for Surgical Research typically provides grants of £220,000 - £316,000.
Where does Freemasons' Fund for Surgical Research fund charities?
Freemasons' Fund for Surgical Research funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Freemasons' Fund for Surgical Research accept unsolicited applications?
Freemasons' Fund for Surgical Research does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Freemasons' Fund for Surgical Research?
Freemasons' Fund for Surgical Research does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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