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Vera Down grant for research into neurological disorders

British Medical Association Foundation for Medical Research

Grant amount: £65,000

To assist research into neurological disorders.

Applicants must be registered medical practitioners in the UK and a member of the BMA.

The BMA Foundation encourages applications from individuals who are developing their research careers or taking the first steps toward becoming independent researchers.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

From a reviewer’s perspective, successful BMA Foundation applications usually show the following:

✔ 1. Clear Clinical Relevance

This is the single most important criterion.

Strong applications:

Address a defined clinical problem

Explain how results could change diagnosis, management, or patient outcomes

Avoid purely theoretical or mechanistic aims without patient linkage

Tip: Explicitly state who benefits, how, and on what timescale.

✔ 2. Appropriately Scoped, Feasible Projects

The Foundation prefers:

Well-focused pilot studies

Clear objectives achievable within modest budgets

Realistic recruitment, timelines, and methods

Over-ambitious projects are often downgraded.

✔ 3. Strong Methodology (Even for Small Grants)

Reviewers expect:

Clear study design

Appropriate sample size justification

Robust data collection and analysis plans

Ethical considerations addressed (or clearly planned)

Methodological clarity often differentiates funded vs. unfunded proposals.

✔ 4. Early-Career Development Value

Applications score well when funding will:

Enable an applicant to establish independence

Generate preliminary data for NIHR/MRC/Wellcome bids

Support transition to clinical academic careers

Tip: Explicitly state how this grant fits your career trajectory.

✔ 5. Appropriate Institutional & Mentor Support

Especially for trainees:

Named supervisors or mentors

Access to facilities, patient populations, or datasets

Letters of institutional support (if requested)

Reviewers want confidence the project will be completed.

✔ 6. Value for Money

Budgets should be:

Modest

Clearly justified

Focused on essential research costs (not infrastructure)

High impact per pound is highly valued.

🛠 Practical Tips for Applicants

✔ Frame your study as a pilot or proof-of-concept
✔ Use clear, non-jargon language — many reviewers are clinicians
✔ Link outcomes to patient benefit, not just publications
✔ Highlight why BMA funding is essential now
✔ Avoid overlap with large ongoing funded projects

📌 Summary: BMA Foundation for Medical Research

Aspect	Details
Main role	Early-stage, clinically relevant medical research funding
Typical award size	£5,000–£50,000
Ideal applicants	Early-career clinicians, first-time PIs
Research focus	Direct patient benefit, translational or clinical studies
Strength	Pump-priming funding with strong success-rate for new investigators

Specialties

Neurosciences

Eligibility Requirements

The BMA Foundation encourages applications from individuals who are developing their research careers or taking the first steps toward becoming independent researchers.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: British Medical Association Foundation for Medical Research

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: Corporate development British Medical Association Tavistock Square London, WC1H 9JP Tel: 0207 383 6341

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