π¨Deadline extension for our Changing Policy and Practice Awardsπ¨
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The new deadline for expressions of interest is Wednesday 29 April.
Are you funded by the Foundation or the MRC (@ukri.org) & want to share your findings in ways that influence policy & practice?
Apply nowπ https://bit.ly/40ccYiN
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Are you a parent or a young person (8β24) receiving - or recently finished - cancer treatment? Have you experienced pain related to this?
@emmafisherphd.bsky.social & her team want to hear from you! Your vital input could help to shape #CancerPain management.
Take part now: shorturl.at/Lzfb
π¨1 week left!π¨ Are you funded by the Foundation or the MRC @ukri.org & want to share your findings in ways that influence policy & practice?
The latest round of our Changing Policy & Practice Awards is open for one more week.
Apply nowπ https://bit.ly/40ccYiN
Next week, the @microbiologysociety.org will be hosting its annual conference - and this year, weβre pleased to be a small part of it!
Join our info session at 1pm on 13 April to learn about our upcoming funding calls - including new fellowships in #AntimicrobialResistance.
shorturl.at/ugFx1
π¨Are you funded by the Foundation or the MRC (@ukri.org) & want to share your findings in ways that influence policy & practice?
The latest round of our Changing Policy & Practice Awards is now open - including applications from researchers who already hold CPP funding!
π https://bit.ly/40ccYiN
@josefienbreedvelt.bsky.social
Hear from two of last year's winners about why you should apply for our 2026 Emerging Leaders Prize! π§
This year it's on the theme of the early origins of health and disease, offering up to Β£100,000 of flexible funding.
β Deadline: 12:00 on 16 April 2026
π Find out more: https://bit.ly/3ZQKZov
π¨Are you funded by the Foundation or the MRC (@ukri.org) & want to share your findings in ways that influence policy & practice?
The latest round of our Changing Policy & Practice Awards is now open - including applications from researchers who already hold CPP funding!
π https://bit.ly/40ccYiN
Last week we brought together groups from across the eating disorders research community to showcase the latest research in the field and discuss the next steps to ensure this underfunded yet vital health area can continue to be supported.
π Read more: https://bit.ly/41xGDDA
π’ Applications are open for two fellowships in Child and Adolescent Cancer Pain, co-funded with the @ukri.org MRC! π’
ποΈ Applications for the current round close at 16:00 on 08 April 2026.
π Find out all the details and how to apply: https://bit.ly/4kUNLTp
π¨Are you funded by the Foundation or the MRC (@ukri.org) & want to share your findings in ways that influence policy & practice?
The latest round of our Changing Policy & Practice Awards is now open - including applications from researchers who already hold CPP funding!
π https://bit.ly/40ccYiN
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk
@knowlesg42.bsky.social @josefienbreedvelt.bsky.social
π₯ Meet the four fantastic researchers your donations are supporting through our latest Emerging Leaders Prize: https://bit.ly/4stsYti
Applications are still open for our 2026 Prize, this time focused on the early origins of health and disease.
Deadline is 12:00 on Thursday 16 April 2026 β
π¨ A reminder that our 2026 Emerging Leaders Prize is open for applications! π¨
It's on the theme of the early origins of health and disease, and offers up to Β£100,000 of flexible funding.
π Deadline: 12:00 on 16 April 2026
π Full details and how to apply: https://bit.ly/3ZQKZov
Two events, one inspiring week β¨
On Tuesday, we held our #ResearchShowcase, hearing directly from our researchers & celebrating this yearβs #EmergingLeadersPrize winners.
On Wednesday, we brought together researchers, funders & experts to discuss the future of #EatingDisorders research in the UK.
Our 2025 Annual Report is here: https://bit.ly/4sngB1W β¨
Scroll through to see how we invested in key priority areas, the partners and organisations who helped make it happen, and the incredible progress we've achieved together.
Thank you to everyone who supported our work this past year. π
π£ Exciting opportunity!
We're seeking a #Trustee with senior-level experience in #Fundraising to join our Board of Trustees.
If you're passionate about advancing medical research, weβd love to hear from you! More info: bit.ly/4rvGgox
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Closing date: 23 March
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Interview date: 14 April
π¨ Reminder! π¨
Are you a UK-based academic or clinical researcher working on movement and balance disorders in children and young people?
Our new Launchpad Grant scheme offering up to Β£100,000 is open for applications!
ποΈ Deadline: 12:00 on Friday 27 March 2026
π For more details: bit.ly/3MqpYh9
π¨Are you funded by the Foundation or the MRC (@ukri.org) & want to share your findings in ways that influence policy & practice?
The latest round of our Changing Policy & Practice Awards is now open - including applications from researchers who already hold CPP funding!
π https://bit.ly/40ccYiN
Foundation-funded research, led by Dr Aja Murray at @schoolofppls.bsky.social, highlights key experiences which increase the risk of mental health conditions in young people with ADHD. This could pave the way for tailored support services.
π Read more: bit.ly/4cETTxb
#ADHD #MedicalResearch
Tune in to BBC Radio Scotland between 10:45-11:40 today, to hear from Dr Eve Smith, @medresfdn.bsky.social 2022 Emerging Leaders Prize winner.
Eve's TARGET LUPUS project aims to transform care for young people living with #lupus.
π»β‘οΈ https://bbc.in/4rZBX57
@uofglifesci.bsky.social #WORDDay2026
π’ Applications are open for two fellowships in Child and Adolescent Cancer Pain, co-funded with the @ukri.org MRC! π’
ποΈ Applications for the current round close at 16:00 on 08 April 2026.
π Find out all the details and how to apply: https://bit.ly/4kUNLTp
Our new funding call in Antimicrobial Resistance research is now open for applications!
Early- to mid-career UK-based researchers with a focus in human health are encouraged to apply, for a chance to work across disciplines & build vital networks.
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Deadline: 2 July
Apply here: shorturl.at/SlpKh
π£ Exciting opportunity!
We're seeking a #Trustee with senior-level experience in #Fundraising to join our Board of Trustees.
If you're passionate about advancing medical research, weβd love to hear from you! More info: bit.ly/4rvGgox
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Closing date: 23 March
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Interview date: 14 April
We don't know why women are more likely to develop autoimmune diseases than men.
@bcellsrosser.bsky.social & her group at UCL are looking into the role of sex & gender in immunity.
Recently, the group examined differences in immune cell responses between men & women with #lupus: shorturl.at/XBRRe
π¨ A reminder that our 2026 Emerging Leaders Prize is open for applications! π¨
It's on the theme of the early origins of health and disease, and offers up to Β£100,000 of flexible funding.
π Deadline: 12:00 on 16 April 2026
π Full details and how to apply: https://bit.ly/3ZQKZov
π¨Are you funded by the Foundation or the MRC (@ukri.org) & want to share your findings in ways that influence policy & practice?
The latest round of our Changing Policy & Practice Awards is now open - including applications from researchers who already hold CPP funding!
π https://bit.ly/40ccYiN
Did you know antimicrobials can become less effective over time? This effect, known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR), is one of the world's greatest public health threats.
To address the need for more #AMR research, weβre launching a new funding call - opening 11 March.
More info tbc!
#MedSky
π¨ Reminder! π¨
Are you a UK-based academic or clinical researcher working on movement and balance disorders in children and young people?
Our new Launchpad Grant scheme offering up to Β£100,000 is open for applications!
ποΈ Deadline: 12:00 on Friday 27 March 2026
π For more details: bit.ly/3MqpYh9