Funding for postgraduates
Big C is proud to have funded start up projects that have often escalated into large scale ground-breaking research and yours could be one of them.
Funding is available for PhD studentship grants to a maximum of £50,000 per PhD which will cover a percentage of the PhD fees and the full stipend with the remaining costs to be covered by the host institution. The training period is to be a maximum of four years and applicants may submit for a three year PhD if this is preferred.
Big C supports research for public benefit and not for commercial or private gain.
Big C supports the AMRC position statements regarding research in universities and the use of animals in research.
Funding conditions
Download and read through our funding conditions before continuing with your application.
Apply for funding
When you’re ready to apply for funding, please complete your application by 5pm on 31 August and send to bigcgrants@big-c.co.uk
Funding success rates
The amount available for investment in research grants is reviewed annually by the Trustees prior to the grants round who will take into account the need to balance Big C’s research investment with the charity’s other strategic objectives.
The sum available will be published by Big C in advance of the grants round. Big C is delighted to share the following details of the funding success rates for the last few years. Since 2021 these grants have been awarded for PhDs only, however before this, they included grants for other types of research funding, including equipment and shorter projects.
2021
1 applicant
Value of applications £68,101
Funds available £50,000
Funds awarded £50,000
1 successful
applicants
100% success rate
2022
Grants round cancelled
2023
4 applicants
Value of applications £336,715.36
Funds available £200,000
Funds awarded £200,000
4 successful
applicants
100% success rate
2024
5 applicants
Value of applications £563,199
Funds available £100,000
Funds awarded £100,000
2 successful
applicants
40% success rate
2025
2 applicants
Value of applications £235,758.58
Funds available £50,000
Funds awarded £50,000
1 successful
applicant
50% success rate
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FAQs
- When is the deadline for PhD studentship grant applications?
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Applications need to be submitted by 5pm (BST) on 31 August each year
- I have a query over my application, who should I contact?
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If you would like to discuss your potential application, please call Kate Morgan on 01603 619900 or email katherine.morgan@big-c.co.uk
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