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Rosetrees Trust

Funds early-stage and pilot medical research across many conditions, with a reputation for backing ideas before they are mature enough for the large funders. Awards are modest but the application process is relatively light.

Kind of funder
Foundation or trust
Where it funds
UK-wide
Indicative award size
£10k – £300k
Who can apply
Universities, NHS & healthcare providers, Research institutes, Individual researchers
Career stages
PhD / doctoral, Postdoctoral, Early career, Established researcher

Seed and pilot funding — typically £20k–£150k.

Research areas

Named schemes (1)

  • Rosetrees seedcorn and project grants

    Small, fast awards for early-stage medical research ideas that need data before a major application is credible. Lighter-touch application than most funders.

    Rolling / recurringCheck funder site for current round£10k – £150k per awardchecked 2026-05-01