14 August 2025

The KHP Centre for Translational Medicine (CTM) is excited to share the provisional timeline for the upcoming funding calls in 2025-26. Updates and detailed guidance for each call will be updated on the CTM website when the applications open.

The CTM aims to fund research which sits in the early stages of translational research. These funding seeks to support applicants to develop and deliver on projects in translational clinical research, particularly studies of disease mechanisms in humans and the translation of these insights into early detection and interventions. This includes use of diagnostics and devices, patient-reported outcome measures, and the development of proof of concepts, such as through early phase clinical studies of new treatments and development of advanced therapies. 

Applications to all our funding calls are assessed based on:

  • Track record of the candidate;
  • Quality of the research project;
  • Alignment with the strategic research priorities across KHP;
  • How the funding will support applicant’s clinical academic career;
  • How the research will seek to reduce health inequity;
  • Strength of the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) plans.

Pre-doctoral Clinical Research Excellence Fellowships

This fellowship scheme provides up to 12 months full-time protected research time and training for pre-doctoral health professionals working in translational medicine research. During the year, fellows will develop external funding applications to support doctoral research. This scheme is open to all health professionals registered in the UK.

Funding will include salary, which will be capped at ST7 for doctors and the equivalent AfC band for nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals (NMAHPs), up to £5,000 per year for research consumables and up to £1,000 per year bursary.

Timeline for upcoming application round

Application opens: Monday 6 Oct 2025
Application closes: Tuesday 25 November 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 12 January 2026
Fellowships start: September 2026

* Please note that these dates are provisional and subject to change.

Postdoctoral Clinical Research Excellence Fellowships (CREF)

This fellowships scheme offers up to 24 months full-time protected research time for postdoctoral health professionals. These fellowships support fellows to apply for more substantial and competitive research funding to further their clinical academic careers. This scheme is open to all postdoctoral health professionals registered in the UK.

Funding will include salary, which will be capped at ST7 for doctors and the equivalent AfC band for nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals (NMAHPs), up to £5,000 per year for research consumables and up to £1,000 per year bursary. 

Timeline for upcoming application round

Application opens: Tuesday 4 November 2025
Application closes: Tuesday 16 December 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 23 February 2026
Fellowships start: September 2026

* Please note that these dates are provisional and subject to change.

Research Partnership Catalyst Awards

This award offers two-year funding of one day a week of protected research to postdoctoral consultant or senior practitioner health professionals at King’s Health Partners (KHP) Trusts. These awards are designed to provide a part-time route for research experienced health professionals to increase their research activity and enable the formation of strong research partnerships across and beyond KHP. This is an internal scheme open exclusively to eligible staff with substantial employment at one of the NHS Trusts in KHP.

Timeline for upcoming application round

Application opens: Monday 5 January 2026
Application closes: Tuesday 17 February 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 13 April 2026
Award start: September 2026

* Please note that these dates are provisional and subject to change.