Eligibility
Eligible institutions are universities, other institutions of higher and further education in the UK, and registered charities in the UK. The scheme is also open to institutions or organisations of similar status in countries where, in the opinion of the Trust Board, the provision of research funding is seriously limited.
Joint applications from more than one institution and applicant are welcomed. However, a Principal Investigator must be designated as the lead applicant, having agreed to take responsibility for directing the grant. The Principal Investigator’s employing institution must also agree to administer the grant, if awarded. The applicant will therefore already be employed by the eligible institution or be an academic who has maintained close links with that institution following retirement. Applications can be submitted by those holding contract research posts provided that their appointment continues for a period at least equal to the span of the requested award.