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- Research fellowship — £90,000 award
- Project awards — maximum of £90,000 over three years
- Minor research awards — up to £5,000
- Action research
- General information
Research fellowship — £90,000 award
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (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 and is open to doctors completing their general professional training at a Scottish hospital, preferably already with their MRCP.
Application forms are available to download (see Related documents). For further information please:
- Tel: 0131 225 6963
- Email: research@chss.org.uk
The application should be made jointly by the applicant and supervisor.
Project awards — maximum of £90,000 over three years
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 over up to three years, subject to annual review.
Application forms are available to download (see Related documents). For further information please:
- Tel: 0131 225 6963
- Email: research@chss.org.uk
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 to 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.
For further information please:
- Tel: 0131 225 6963
- Email: research@chss.org.uk
Action research
CHSS is also willing to consider approaches for support for , particularly from non–medical health professionals, which are directly related to potential for improvement and patient care. Outline proposals (maximum two pages A4) will be considered at any time.
Project grants are advertised annually in the BMJ, Nursing Times and CHAIN website with specific closing dates. Other awards are available at any time.
For further information please:
- Tel: 0131 225 6963
- Email: research@chss.org.uk
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
All research applications are restricted to those living and working in Scotland. We do not fund research involving animals.


