The Dwyer-Hart RCP Medical Research project

The Dwyer-Hart RCP Medical Research project has been established through the generous support of the Dwyer-Hart Medical Research CIO to support impactful research and create a lasting legacy for patient benefit.

This grant forms part of the wider Dwyer-Hart RCP Medical Research Programme, 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
  • 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.

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:

  • Demonstrate clear translational potential
  • Bridge laboratory science and patient-facing care
  • Show a credible pathway to tangible health impact
  • Be feasible within the funding and timeframe.

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 28 June 2026.

Application forms will be available soon, once the call officially opens.

For more information, please contact the Development Officer:

Acknowledgement

The RCP is grateful to the Dwyer-Hart Medical Research CIO for its generosity and commitment to advancing research that improves patient care and strengthens the clinical academic pipeline.