Apply for funding
In 2009/10, The Stroke Association invested around £2.6 million towards stroke research across the UK. A large proportion of this money was awarded in the form of research project grants, fellowships and collaborative funding.
Please see below for more information about all our current funding streams.
Please note that we only accept applications from researchers based at UK Institutions.
Funding deadlines
The deadlines for funding application submissions
The Stroke Association / British Heart Foundation Joint Programme Grant in Stroke
The Stroke Association is delighted to invite applications for a Programme Grant in the field of stroke, which will be awarded jointly between The Stroke Association and the British Heart Foundation.
External Funding Opportunities
A list of current funding opportunities from outside The Stroke Association.
Junior Research Fellowship
Junior Research Training Fellowships of £35,000 per year for up to three years. The Fellowships are intended primarily for nurses and therapists to study towards a post graduate qualification relevant to stroke research. Applications from other health professionals may be considered.
Senior Fellowships for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
Senior Research Training Fellowships of £175,000 for three years will be awarded to outstanding post-doctoral candidates from the Nursing or Allied Health Professions, and are intended to enable the Fellow to embark on an independent career in academic stroke research. The purpose of the proposed research project must be directly related to stroke.
Medical Professionals
Applications are invited for Clinical Research Fellowships, which will be awarded jointly by The Stroke Association and Medical Research Council. Fellowships offer up to three years support, and are intended to provide an opportunity for clinically trained individuals to undertake training in stroke research.
Position statement on research involving animals
The Stroke Association Position Statement on Research Involving Animals
Research Project Grants
Applications are invited for research grants in the field of stroke.
Find out more about the Research department's applicant survey. This survey collects valuable feedback regarding our research project grant application process.