Pilot Research Grant for Postdoctoral Researchers

This call is designed to provide gene and cell therapy researchers with an opportunity to develop novel ideas and generate preliminary data to support larger-scale applications for external research funding. This call also aims to provide postdoctoral researchers with an opportunity to work independently from their PI, supporting career progression long-term.

• The award is a maximum of £5,000 to be used over a maximum of 12 months
• Applicants must obtain confirmation from their group leader that they will have the necessary time to undertake the proposed research project
• Confirmation of ethics approval and/or relevant Home Office animal licenses will need to be provided
• Internal grant submission procedures at the host institute should have been approved prior to submission of this application to BSGCT
• Funded applicants must provide either a non-confidential 30 second video or blog post about their research for use on the BSGCT website or social media
• Funded applicants must acknowledge BSGCT when presenting any data or outcomes of the project

Applications will be via the accompanying form, plus a strictly 1-page CV.

All pages should be completed and returned electronically to admin@bsgct.org quoting Pilot Research Grant 2026 in the subject line by the closing deadline of 5pm Friday 31st July 2026.