Main Navigation | Main Content

You are in: Home > Research > Research Applications

Research Applications

research in action

Research fellowship — up to £90,000

CHSS funds research fellowships aimed at undertaking research programmes of clinical or basic scientific work related to chest, heart or stroke illness.

The award is worth a maximum of £90,000 for up to three years, and is open to doctors completing their general professional training at a Scottish hospital, preferably already with their MRCP.

The application should be made jointly by the applicant and supervisor.

For further information:


Back to top

Project awards — up to £90,000

CHSS funds research into the aetiology, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and / or social aspects of chest, heart and stroke illness. CHSS aims to focus on patient–based research which has the potential to lead to significant enhancement of patient care.

Projects will be funded up to a maximum of £90,000 for up to three years.

For further information:


Back to top

Minor research awards — up to £5,000

Funding is available for small-scale projects, including applications from nurses, AHPs and students. Projects should demonstrate the potential to improve patient care for people affected by chest, heart and stroke illness, and / or promote better health.

Pilot studies that have the potential for stimulating larger scale research work would be particularly welcome.

Minor awards are considered every two months.

Guidelines are available to download (see Related Documents). For further information:


Back to top

Action research – up to £40,000

CHSS is also willing to consider approaches for support for other research initiatives, particularly from non–medical health professionals, which are directly related to potential for health improvement and patient care. Outline proposals (maximum two pages A4) will be considered at any time.

For further information:


Back to top

General information

CHSS is a member of the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC), and follows AMRC peer review procedures in allocating research funds. The Charity also directly commissions research into areas of particular interest, such as stroke medicine and rehabilitation.

All research applications are restricted to those living and working in Scotland. We do not fund research involving animals.


Back to top

© Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland 2012 | Page last updated on Thursday 1st December, 2011

Registered with and regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (charity no SC018761), Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and CHSS are operating names of
The Chest, Heart & Stroke Association Scotland. Also registered in Scotland as a company limited by guarantee, no SC129114.