The PCSM Research Hub is proud to announce funding opportunities for health research at the University of Cumbria and the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM), in collaboration with Imperial College London and the NHS in Cumbria, particularly North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust (NCIC).
We are currently offering funding for:
Past funding calls:
Health Research Projects
Health Research Projects, collaborating between University of Cumbria and NHS (NCIC)
The Health Research Projects funding scheme will fund up to 8 clinical research projects, with a maximum of £50,000 per project and a project duration of up to two years.
Projects must be collaborative between University of Cumbria and NHS (NCIC), with co-applicants from University of Cumbria and NCIC where possible.
Co-funding is encouraged from NHS trusts, charities, industry partners, SMEs, Innovate UK, HDRCs, local councils, and other sources.
Health Research Project Key Dates
- Applications open: 15 May 2025
- Application deadline: 15 July 2025
- Awards announced: TBC
- Start date: 1 September 2025
Health Research Project Guidelines and Submission Forms
- To apply please read the application guidelines HERE carefully.
- For the online application form click HERE.
- To download a word format for the application form click HERE.
Events and Q&A Sessions for Health Research Project Applicants
Please visit our events page for more information on a speed-dating event on 2 June 2025, and an online Q&A session on 17 June 2025 to support applicants of the Health Research Projects Funding call.
Complete and submit your Health Research Project applications by 15 July 2025.
For enquiries, contact the PCSM Research Hub Manager at pcsmresearchhub@cumbria.ac.uk.
Good luck and we look forward to receiving your application.