ACP Research Fund Award
ACP Research Fund Award supports members’ pathology research and postgraduate study, particularly early-career researchers, funding educational projects to develop their knowledge and careers.
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Funder: Association of Clinical Pathologists
Due Dates: Rolling (2026 applications; awards throughout the year)
Funding Amounts: £22,500 total for 2026; three awards up to £7,500; small projects up to £1,000
Summary: Supports ACP members’ pathology-related research and postgraduate study, with an emphasis on educational value and early-career development.
Key Information: Open only to Ordinary, Extraordinary and Trainee ACP members; recipients must submit an article for ACP news.
Description
The Association of Clinical Pathologists (ACP) Research Fund Award supports members undertaking research-based activities in laboratory medicine and pathology, particularly those early in their careers. It funds educational small research projects and work undertaken toward postgraduate qualifications such as an MSc, MMedSci or PhD. Support can contribute to living expenses and project costs, including bench fees and consumables, with postgraduate degree research receiving priority.
Projects may take place inside or outside the laboratory: research exploring pathology education is eligible for consideration. The work must relate to pathology, rather than simply being laboratory-based. Educational content is central to funding decisions; supervisors remain responsible for other aspects of postgraduate projects. The Education Secretary and Education Committee oversee allocation, with relevant specialty committees contributing peer review.
