One-Year Research Fellowship: Applications Closing Soon
- BMRF Admin
- Jan 6
- 2 min read
Application deadline: 25 February 2026
One-Year Research Fellowship supporting the next generation of surgical researchers
Applications for the Blond McIndoe Research Foundation One-Year Research Fellowship are now being accepted, with the deadline for submissions approaching on 25 February 2026.
This Fellowship offers a valuable opportunity for early-career clinicians and researchers to undertake a dedicated year of research focused on wound healing, burns care and soft tissue reconstruction.
Designed to support the next generation of surgical researchers, the Fellowship provides protected time, funding and academic support at a pivotal stage in career development.
About the Fellowship
The BMRF One-Year Research Fellowship supports a full year of research at an approved UK institution. Fellows are encouraged to pursue projects that align closely with the Foundation’s mission to support cutting-edge research into burns, wound healing and soft-tissue reconstruction and advance patient care through education and the dissemination of knowledge and learning.
The Fellowship offers:
Funding for a full-time, one-year research post
The opportunity to work within an established research environment
Protected time to develop research, academic writing and presentation skills
A strong foundation for future academic, clinical and research progression
Former Fellows have gone on to publish their work, secure further funding and build successful careers in academic and clinical research.
Why Apply?
Undertaking a BMRF-funded research year offers more than financial support. Fellows benefit from dedicated time to focus on meaningful research while gaining valuable academic and professional experience.
The Fellowship provides an opportunity to:
Build a strong academic profile at a critical stage of training
Contribute to research with real potential to improve patient care
Develop skills that support long-term careers in research, surgery and academia
Become part of a wider research community committed to advancing burns and wound care
By supporting early-career researchers, the Foundation continues Sir Archibald McIndoe’s legacy of innovation, collaboration and excellence in patient-centred care.
Who Should Apply?
Applications are welcomed from:
Clinicians in training, including surgical trainees
Early-career researchers with an interest in clinically relevant research
Applicants working at, or planning to work with, a recognised UK research institution
Applicants should demonstrate academic potential, a clear commitment to research, and a well-developed project proposal aligned with the Foundation’s aims.
Learn from Previous Fellows
Applicants are encouraged to explore examples of previous award holders and the research projects supported by the Foundation in the Research Fellowships section of the website:
This provides insight into the breadth of research supported and the career pathways the Fellowship can help enable.
How to Apply
Full application guidance, eligibility criteria and submission details are available in the Fellowship application information.
The deadline for applications is 25 February 2026.
Early engagement with prospective supervisors and host institutions is strongly encouraged.
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