The British Thyroid Foundation (BTF) offers an annual one-year award of up to £10,000 to support one-year research projects into thyroid function or thyroid disorders. The award can be used to supplement existing projects or to help get research ideas started. Funds will be awarded for consumables, running costs and equipment.

The British Thyroid Foundation is an NIHR partner organisation in respect of its research awards funding stream. Studies funded through this funding stream are eligible for inclusion in the NIHR Clinical Research Network Portfolio and therefore able to access NHS support via the NIHR Clinical Research Network infrastructure.

For further information and an application form, go to the Health Professionals section at www.btf-thyroid.org, email [email protected] or phone: 01423 709707. The closing date for receipt of applications is 31 August 2010.