The Trust’s main objective is to fund translational research which will bring benefit to patients through improved diagnosis or by assisting in the development of new therapies for important clinical problems. It recognises also the importance of encouraging young scientists to pursue a career in clinical research. Its two grant schemes have been designed with those objectives in mind.
(1) The Sir Jules Thorn Award for Biomedical Research
One grant of up to £1.25 million is offered annually to support a five year programme of translational biomedical research selected following a competition among applicants sponsored by the leading UK medical schools and NHS organisations. Potential applicants should follow the link to "How we fund" for further information.
(2) The Sir Jules Thorn PhD Scholarship Programme
Three grants are available annually to support high quality postgraduate research training in UK medical schools under the supervision of a Senior Clinical Lecturer. A scholarship meets the cost of a stipend, tuition fees and consumables over a 3 year course of study leading to a PhD degree.
Scholarships are available only through medical schools invited to participate. Please see "How we fund" for further information.