Sir Jules Thorn Award for Biomedical Research Grants

Sir Jules Thorn Award for Biomedical Research Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust
Amount: Up to £1,700,000
Last Updated: October 29, 2025

Summary

The Sir Jules Thorn Award for Biomedical Research Grants, offered by the Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust, supports innovative biomedical research in the UK. With grants up to £1.7 million for five-year projects, this initiative aims to enhance translational research through a competitive selection process among top medical schools and NHS organizations. Over two decades, the Trust has been pivotal in advancing significant medical discoveries, making a lasting impact on healthcare.

Overview

Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust is an independent charity that awards grants to registered and exempt charities in the UK. Our funds are generated from an endowment from Sir Jules Thorn. Sir Jules Thorn Award for Biomedical Research Grants For over 20 years, the Trust has supported world-leading translational research projects through the Sir Jules Thorn Award. The Award provides a grant of up to £1.7 million to support a five-year programme of translational biomedical research selected following a competition among applicants sponsored by the UK’s leading medical schools and NHS organisations. UK medical schools and NHS organisations are normally able to submit one application annually, selected following an internal competition.

Eligibility

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