The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh disburses a number of grants each year to fund research and education for our members and fellows. Grant awardees are selected through open applications, which are scored by a panel of specialist academics and clinicians, and ratified by the Research Committee. Grants provide seed funding for new research, funding for medical projects outside of research (e.g., digital education resource projects), and support educational development. Depending on the grant, funds may be disbursed to a host institution, similarly to a research fellowship, or to the individual awardee.
Find our current portfolio below.
Please direct enquiries to FundingOpportunities@rcsed.ac.uk.
How to Apply
Please apply online and submit your application through the RCSEd Grant Platform, unless otherwise specified.
RCSEd Grant PlatformGlobal CARE Grants: Projects in Low and Middle-Income Countries
Deadline: 26 May 2025
Up to £3,000 for Small Global CARE Grants or up to £10,000 for large Global CARE Grants. Applicants from the UK and abroad can apply for funding for projects that are engaged in improving access to surgical and dental care in low and middle-income countries.
Applications are currently open.
RCSEd – British Orthodontic Society Research Grant
Deadline: 30 May 2025
RCSEd is delighted to announce a new partnership with the British Orthodontic Society and the establishment of the RCSEd - BOS Research Grant.
The grant intends to support those undertaking a research project in the field of Orthodontics with up to £10,000 of funding available for one year.
Applications are welcome from pre-doctoral Orthodontists who are Members or Fellows of RCSEd and/or BOS and should be submitted online by 30 May 2025.
Applications are currently open.
Tom Bereznicki Dental Educational Grant
Deadline: 01 June 2025
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s dental faculty are proud to present the Tom Bereznicki Dental Education Grant, which has been made possible by the generous donation of Tom Bereznicki.
The Grant will support educational endeavours for individuals who are Affiliates, Members and Fellows of the Dental Faculty and/or the Faculty of Dental Trainers.
Up to £3,000 will be available to defray expenses for those undertaking an appropriate educational qualification.
Applications are currently open.
Ophthalmology Research Grants
Deadline: 01 August 2025
RCSEd’s partnership with Sight Scotland proudly supports two Ophthalmology Grants in a bid to champion research in the field of Ophthalmology.
- The Major Ophthalmology Grant provides up to £60,000 to one awardee annually.
- The Minor Ophthalmology Grant provides up to £10,000 to one awardee annually.
Applications for both Grants are open to UK and International Members and Fellows in good standing. Core Trainees, Speciality Trainees, SAS Doctors, LEDs and Consultants are welcome to apply. 40% of funding will be allocated to projects taking place in Scotland.
Applications are currently open.