Two one-year awards of up to £10,000 each are being offered to enable medical researchers to supplement existing projects or for pump priming existing research ideas. Applications are invited for basic science or clinical projects. BTF will be seeking to fund one basic science and one clinical project, or two clinical projects each year. Funds will be awarded for consumables, running costs and necessary items of equipment. Research must be directly related to the thyroid or thyroid disorders. The successful project must be specifically directed to the study of thyroid disorders or an investigation into the basic understanding of thyroid function. The closing date for receipt of applications is 31st August 2007. Click Here to download a WORD template of the British Thyroid Foundation Research Award Application form.
As the result of a bequest, BTF is able to offer a further award of £2000 to supplement existing research into medullary thyroid cancer, preferably a study which will improve the chances of early detection of the disease. Please click here to download an application form. (25/02/07)The British Thyroid Foundation
PO Box 97
Clifford, Wetherby LS23 6XD
Tel: 01423 709707
Email: b.m.nevens@btf-thyroid.org
A British Thyroid Foundation Research Award may be applied for by those carrying out Medical Research. It is not open to members of the public.
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