Our goal is to increase diabetes research capacity, expertise and deliver clear patient benefits. We will therefore consider co-funding applications with other funders where there is a clear link to diabetes.
Who can apply
Applications are submitted directly to the Academy of Medical Sciences. Please review the eligibility criteria and application guidance on the Academy of Medical Sciences Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers .
Applicant categories are a starting point. The official call decides eligibility.
Timing
Rounds open periodically; see the scheme page.
How to apply
Apply through the funder’s official page (link below); it states the procedure, documents and deadline.
From the call text
Who can apply
Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Company stage
Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Single applicant or consortium
Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Where applicants must be based
Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Where to apply
Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Where these facts come from
Fact
Value
How we know
Taken from the source
Deadline
Unknown — not stated in the source we hold
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Amount per applicant
Unknown — not stated in the source we hold
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Total budget
Unknown — not stated in the source we hold
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Funding rate
Charity research grant; costs set by the scheme rules
read from the official text
15 Nov 2026
Who can apply
Applications are submitted directly to the Academy of Medical Sciences. Please review the eligibility criteria and application guidance on the Academy of Medical Sciences Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers .
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