Starter grants provide up to £40,000 over one to two years to support clinical lecturers in the UK conducting research relevant to human health. Funding covers consumables, data access, software, equipment, technical support, and dissemination activities. Applicants must be research-active clinical lecturers registered with UK medical, dental, or veterinary bodies and hold a clinical contract. The grant aims to help secure longer-term fellowships and funding.
Applicants must hold a PhD or MD, a medical/dental/veterinary degree with UK registration, and a clinical contract at a UK institution. Additional criteria apply based on specialty and training status, including research activity and training numbers. Veterinary and dental criteria may be updated up