Following the success of the Martin Fisher Foundation Research Grants Programme in 2025, we are delighted to relaunch this exciting opportunity in 2026, with a limited number of grants available (subject to grant value).
This is an opportunity to apply for research or quality improvement funding, with grants of up to £5,000 available to support local projects that align with the Martin Fisher Foundation’s aims and objectives:
- Increasing access to HIV testing
- Support of innovation in HIV prevention and care
- Advancing public awareness of HIV to reduce stigma
- Reducing new HIV infections and deaths from HIV-related illness
- Improving the quality of life for people living with HIV
Who can apply
The awards are open to medical or non-medical researchers working in the field of HIV locally in any capacity that will contribute to reducing HIV Stigma, increasing knowledge across diverse populations and improving the quality of life for people living with HIV in Brighton and Hove.
MFF wishes to fund research, improvement and service development projects up to a maximum of £5,000 over 1-2 years in the Brighton and Hove area.
Before completing this application form for funding please read the following conditions which should be met before applications are considered.
1. The following fields of research and innovation will be considered in relation to HIV:
- Increasing access to HIV testing
- Support of innovation in HIV prevention and care
- Advancing public awareness of HIV to reduce stigma
- Reducing new HIV infections and deaths from HIV-related illness
- Improving the quality of life for people living with HIV
2. Applicants from NHS or universities in Brighton will be considered. Applicants from non-NHS and non-academic settings in Brighton and Hove will also be considered.
3. Applicants should ensure that sponsorship of the project, including adherence to the NHS Research Governance Guidelines, is provided by the host institution.
4. Applications should not exceed £5,000.
5. Detailed justification for costs should be made on the application form.
6. Overhead costs be should be limited to 15% of salary costs within any proposal.
7. Funding will be paid quarterly in arrears dependent on satisfactory progress.
8. Publication of any research funded by MFF must acknowledge MFF as a funder.
Applications will be reviewed by the trustees of MFF together with appropriate external expert reviewers and more detailed information maybe requested if appropriate following review of the preliminary application.
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