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The Dwyer-Hart RCP Medical Research project has been established through the generous support of the Dwyer-Hart Medical Research charity (CIO) to support impactful research and create a lasting legacy for patient benefit.
This grant forms part of a wider Dwyer-Hart RCP Medical Research Programme being developed in partnership with the RCP to support clinician-led, translational research that bridges scientific discovery and real-world healthcare delivery.
About the project
The Dwyer-Hart RCP Medical Research project offers:
- Up to £60,000 research funding
- Support for a 12-month project
- Additional 6 months for final reporting.
In addition, the grant holder will receive:
- Complimentary registration for one RCP Annual Conference
- An invitation to meet representatives of the Dwyer-Hart Medical Research CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- An expectation to submit a poster or platform abstract to the RCP Annual Conference following project completion.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a collegiate member or fellow of the RCP (Successful applicants who are not yet members must join prior to grant commencement)
- Be based at a UK academic or clinical institution
- Have confirmed institutional support and a named supervisor
- Have a PhD.
Applications in all areas of health and medicine will be considered; however, projects should enable research that bridges science and patient care and have a tangible health impact.
Criteria
Applications are welcome from across all areas of health and medicine. Projects should:
- Bridge the translational gap between laboratory science and patient‑facing care
- Show a credible pathway to tangible health impact.
How to apply
Please submit your completed application and short CV by email to: fundingandawards@rcp.ac.uk
This scholarship will be opening Monday 13 April 2026. The deadline for applications is Sunday 7 June 2026 at 23:59pm.
Application forms will be available soon, once the call officially opens.
For more information, please contact the Development Officer:
- Email: fundingandawards@rcp.ac.uk
- Tel: +44 (0)203 075 1568.
Acknowledgement
The RCP is grateful to the Dwyer-Hart Medical Research Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) for its generosity and commitment to advancing research that improves patient care and strengthens the clinical academic pipeline.