UK DCTN Funding Awards
Annual Themed Research Call - Research development funds of £10,000
We run an open competition each year, on a different skin topic to assist research teams in developing their research idea. This award is principally designed to fund feasibility or pilot work that will eventually lead to a randomised controlled clinical trial, or inform the design of such a study.
Topic for 2026 - Medical Dermatology
We are partnering with the British Society of Medical Dermatology to invite research proposals on a medical dermatology theme. If you are looking to develop a research project on this topic then please apply, but please note this award excludes applications on skin cancer/skin surgery and paediatric dermatology.
Funding awards(s) to be confirmed
Please apply directly to us using the guides and forms on this page.
Your research proposal must be based on a medical topic and have the potential to contribute to an eventual clinical trial.
Application deadline: July 2026
Please note: This award is open to UK/Ireland applicants only. We do not fund commercial enterprises. Your proposal, if shortlisted, must be presented to the UK DCTN Steering Group at their 2026 autumn meeting.
The research topic for the 2027 award will be decided soon.
For further enquiries please contact us by email
Pump priming awards (Not available at present)
Details of previous pump priming awards made to research teams in the UK