The Sir Jules Thorn Award for Biomedical Research

The Sir Jules Thorn Award for Biomedical Research supports world-leading translational research projects. The Award provides a grant of up to £1.7 million to support a five-year programme of translational biomedical research selected following a competition among applicants sponsored by the UK's leading medical schools and NHS organisations. Applications may be in any discipline or disease area, but the research must be clearly at the forefront of international science and led by an outstanding Principal Applicant in the early stages of an established research and academic career. The research must have a justifiable claim to be at the leading edge of international science with a clear strategy defining how the research will translate into benefits for patients. UK medical schools and NHS organisations are normally able to submit one application annually, selected following an internal competition. The Trust has supported these awards for over 20 years, providing substantial funding for transformative biomedical research that addresses unmet clinical needs.