Support for activities not covered by another Society scheme, all of which should support the Society's mission
A maximum sum of £10,000 per application
1 March, 3 June, 1 September & 1 December
The following documents will need to be uploaded during the application process:
Covering letter, 2 page A4 application explaining the proposal and justifying the proposed expenditure, 1 page CV of the principal applicant
Please read the full terms and conditions before applying
To succeed in Pathological Society funding competitions, strong applications usually demonstrate:
✔ Clear Pathology Focus
Projects should address cellular/molecular pathology, disease mechanisms, diagnostics, or translational pathology questions—consistent with the Society’s mission. Wikipedia
✔ Well-Scaffolded Research Plan
A robust design with clear hypotheses, appropriate methods, and achievable milestones within the funding period is essential.
✔ Strong Training/Development Narrative
For studentships and early-career grants, proposals should explain how the award will enhance research independence, skill acquisition, and future competitiveness. pathsoc.org
✔ Collaborative and Institutional Support
Letters from supervisors or institutional endorsements help signal feasibility, especially for visiting fellowships or collaborative projects.
✔ Evidence of Impact
Where relevant, outline expected outputs (e.g., publications, preliminary data for bigger grants, presentations at society meetings) and how the work advances pathology research.
✔ Match the scheme to your career stage: pre-doctoral bursaries for trainees, small grants for pilot work, joint JSPS/Jean Shanks for larger career awards. pathsoc.org
✔ Engage Society membership early, as many schemes require it. pathsoc.org
✔ Provide clear budgets and justification for costs relative to aims.
✔ Seek collaborative reviews of your draft proposals from mentors familiar with UK funding norms.
✔ Plan for outcomes (e.g., society meeting presentation, abstract, publication).
| Scheme Category | Target | Focus | Typical Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Shanks/Path Soc Joint Grants | Trainees, early-career, mid-career | Pathology research & career progression | Salary + research cost support |
| Predoctoral & PhD Studentships | Clinical/pathology trainees | Doctoral research in pathology | Stipend + research support |
| Trainee Small & Collaborative Grants | Early-career researchers | Pilot projects & small research | Up to £10,000 |
| Visiting Fellowships | Clinicians & researchers | Skills & collaborative visits | Variable (funding + support) |
| Travel Bursaries | Students & trainees | Conference attendance | Coverage of travel costs |
| Public Engagement Grants | Researchers | Outreach programmes | Up to £3,000 |
| Lectures & Awards | All career stages | Recognition & visibility | Medal/lecture awards |
🔍 When Pathological Society Funding Is a Good Fit
✔ Your project is rooted in pathology research, disease mechanisms, or diagnostics. Wikipedia
✔ You are an early-career trainee or clinical researcher building skills and data. pathsoc.org
✔ You plan to collaborate or travel for training or meetings. pathsoc.org
✔ You seek recognition in pathology via award competitions.
Members of the Society in good standing for at least 12 months. Non members may also apply with the support of a Society member.
Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Pathological Society
Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit
Address: The Royal College of Pathologists 7th Floor, 6 Alie Street London, E1 8QT
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01-Mar-2026 , 03-Jun-2026 , 01-Sep-2026 , 01-Dec-2026
$13,400
£10,000
Affiliation: Pathological Society
Address: The Royal College of Pathologists 7th Floor, 6 Alie Street London, E1 8QT
Website URL: https://www.pathsoc.org/grants_lectures_awards/grants/246/open_scheme_0326
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