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 PlatformOphthalmology 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.
RCSEd - Guts UK Research Grant
Deadline: 01 September 2025
RCSEd is excited to announce its partnership with Guts UK with the establishment of the Joint RCSEd - Guts UK Research Grant.
Guts UK are currently the only UK charity researching the digestive system, and its diseases, as such this partnership offers an opportunity to work towards our shared values and encourage research in this often-forgotten area of medicine and research.
The Joint RCSEd - Guts UK Research Grant will therefore award one successful applicant £10,000 to help fund a 12-month surgical research project.
Applications are currently open.