Grants and awards

Pancreatitis Research Funding Call – OPEN

This funding call is now open and will close to applications at 12 noon on Thursday 30 July 2026.

This call aims to accelerate progress against the research priorities for pancreatitis identified by the Pancreatitis Priority Setting Partnership and to boost pancreatitis research across the UK and Ireland.

We are proud to be partnering with the British Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (BSPGHAN), the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and the Pancreatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland (PSGBI) to deliver this call.

Funding is provided for researchers in recognised academic or clinical institutions in the UK and Ireland. Please see individual grant information for more eligibility details.

Three grants are available of up to £60,000 each:

BSPGHAN/Guts UK Pancreatitis Research Grant

To support research focused on paediatric pancreatitis. Find out more here.

Cystic Fibrosis Trust/Guts UK Pancreatitis Research Grant

To support research into pancreatitis that is directly relevant to, and has potential benefit for, people with cystic fibrosis with a complication of pancreatitis. Find out more here.

PSGBI/Guts UK Pancreatitis Research Grant

To support research and innovation by established researchers in all areas of pancreatitis within the UK and Ireland. Find out more here.

Researchers may only apply for one grant within this call, and a project can only be submitted by one applicant.

For more information email research@gutscharity.org.uk

Guts UK/British Society of Gastroenterology Trainee Awards – Open

This funding call is now open and will close to applications at 12 pm noon on Monday 29 June 2026. Find out more here.

Guts UK/BSG Trainee Research Awards are for UK-based gastroenterology and allied Specialty Trainees (who hold a National Training Number) who would like to conduct research or audit/quality improvement (QI) in any area of gastroenterology (including pancreatology and hepatology) or nutrition in relation to gastroenterology.

We strongly encourage applications that are aligned to our current research priorities which can be found here within our Research Strategy.

Applications are accepted for individual and for network projects. Grants are available up to £5,000 each (£10,000 for networks), with no minimum value, with a total budget for all the awards of £50,000.

For updates please email research@gutscharity.org.uk or go to the Guts UK/BSG Trainee Research Awards pages.

Guts UK Early Career Researcher Development Grants – Open

This funding call is now open and will close to applications at 12 pm noon on Monday 29 June 2026. Find out more here.

This scheme provides funding for early career researchers to do proof-of-concept research in any area of gastroenterology (including pancreatology and hepatology).  

Six grants are available for up to £20,000 each. 

For more information go to the Guts UK Early Career Researcher Development Grants webpage or email research@gutscharity.org.uk.

Guts UK/British Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (BSPGHAN) Grants – Closed

This grant is now closed and is expected to reopen in January 2027.

Guts UK/BSPGHAN grants are awarded for translational or proof of concept research in any area of paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition. Two grants of up to £40,000 available.

For updates please email research@gutscharity.org.uk or go to the Guts UK/BSPGHAN Grants pages.

Guts UK/Falk Foundation Awards – Closed

These awards are now closed and are expected to reopen in November 2026. Find out more here.

For updates please email research@gutscharity.org.uk or go to the Guts UK/Falk Foundation Awards pages.

The Guts UK/Falk Foundation awards recognise the achievements of those who bring new knowledge and insight to the field of gastroenterology, pancreatology and hepatology. A number of awards and prizes for different amounts are available.

Guts UK Amelie Waring PhD Studentship – Closed

The Amelie Waring PhD Studentship call is now closed. Information about the next call will be shared here.

The Guts UK Amelie Waring PhD Studentship is aimed at research into any aspect of pancreatic inflammation or injury. One PhD Studentship of up to £120,000 is available.

For updates please email research@gutscharity.org.uk or go to the Guts UK Amelie Waring Fellowship pages. 

Guts UK Derek Butler Fellowship – Closed

The Derek Butler Fellowship is now closed and is expected to re-open in June 2027.

The Guts UK Derek Butler Fellowship is for research in upper gastrointestinal tract diseases and conditions. One Fellowship of up to £250,000 is available.

For updates please email research@gutscharity.org.uk or go to the Guts UK Derek Butler Fellowship pages. 

Guts UK/Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (RCSEd) Research Grant – Closed

This grant is currently closed to submissions. Find out more here.

The Guts UK/ RCSEd Research Grant awards one successful applicant £10,000 to fund a 12-month surgical project on digestive diseases which affect the gut, liver or pancreas.

We strongly encourage applications that are aligned to our current research priorities which can be found on here.

Please visit the RCSEd Grants Webpage for more details on how to apply or email research@gutscharity.org.uk with any queries.

Other funding collaborations

Guts UK regularly collaborates with other charities and organisations to fund research. If you have questions about these funding opportunities, or if you would like to sign up for research award updates, email us at research@gutscharity.org.uk.