Grants and Prizes

Small grant programme for scientific research in endocrinology

The small grant programme has been established to support endocrinologists in a number of ways, including for example:

  • Resources to gain preliminary data before applying for other external funding
  • A specific piece of equipment
  • Resources to finalise a project

(this is a non-exclusive list of examples)

This grant incorporates monies from the Society for Endocrinology Marjorie Robinson endowment fund. If applicants wish to be considered for the Marjorie Robinson Award, the application should reflect the criteria of the fund; this is that the grant must be used for research into diseases of the adrenal and/or pituitary glands.

Eligibility

Applications will only be considered if submitted by a paid up member of the Society for Endocrinology. Full Members may apply if they hold a minimum of one year’s membership. Scientist-in-Training, Clinician-in-Training, Associate Members may apply if they hold a minimum of six months’ membership. It is anticipated that the applicant will normally be an academic or academic-related staff member. If not, a letter of support is required by the principal investigator or clinical team leader.

Value: Up to £10,000

Deadlines:
27 May
2 November

Conditions relating to the grant

  • Only applications submitted by a recognised Higher Education Research Institute and/or Medical Institution will be considered
  • Applications should include a title for the rationale for the initiative (on page 2 of application form)
  • The Society requires a written report from the applicant demonstrating how the grant benefited themselves, the home institution and enabled significant advances in endocrine science/medicine as a whole. The report (max 1000 words) must be submitted to the Society no later than 12 months after receipt of grant. The report should also include details of any publications resulting from the grant
  • It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that any other researchers who will benefit from the grant, join the Society. The membership fee may be included in the grant application
  • Funds awarded are final and do not include overheads
  • Grants cannot be awarded retrospectively
  • The decision of the Grants Panel is final and not subject to appeal
  • The Grants Panel will not accept resubmissions
  • The successful applicants must recognise the award on their departmental website with a link to the Society website for a minimum of six months after receipt of the grant
  • The Society reserves the right to publish successful applicants’ final reports
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered
  • Re-submissions will not be accepted
  • We are very sorry, but in the event of your application being unsuccessful, we are unable to provide feedback

Application form

Successful applicants