Springboard
This grant funds early-career, non-clinical biomedical researchers in the UK to establish independent research programs and access mentoring to advance health-focused science.
Funder: British Heart Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026: Expression of Interest (institutional) | April 2027: Institutional nomination | April 2027: Full application portal opens | June 2027: Full application deadline (16:00 BST)
Funding Amounts: Up to £125,000 over two years per award; funds cover research costs and professional development.
Summary: Supports newly independent biomedical researchers in the UK to launch their research careers with funding and access to mentoring and development.
Key Information: Institutional nomination required; strict eligibility rules on career stage and prior funding.
Description
This scheme is designed to support newly independent, non-clinical biomedical scientists at the start of their academic research careers in the UK. The award provides up to £125,000 over two years to help launch an independent research programme, alongside access to the Academy of Medical Sciences’ mentoring and professional development opportunities. It is a highly competitive scheme, with a focus on researchers who have recently started their first independent post and have not yet secured substantial research funding. The scheme is run in partnership with the British Heart Foundation, Wellcome Trust, and other funders, and embraces the full breadth of biomedical research disciplines aligned with the Academy’s mission to improve health through research.
