The iTPA 5K Springboard Fund deadline approaching
Nurture your idea with up to £5,000 to discover its translational potential.
The Springboard Fund offers a grant to help you fund the further development of early stage ideas into impactful translational projects. If you’re seeking to prototype and test an idea, develop proof-of-principle of the translational application of your research, or even early proof-of-concept, this funding opportunity might be the first fundamental step in enabling access to larger grants, including the £20K iTPA Accelerator Fund, in your journey to commercialisation and impact.
Past uses of the funding include accessing data or samples, prototyping, creating new collaborations with industry, clinicians or stakeholders, research expenses, testing your idea in the field, amongst many others. Researchers are encouraged to think outside the box (and the lab) when it comes to the use of the prize, always looking at the bigger picture of where the £5,000 funding could take you.
Who is the £5K Springboard Fund for?
The fund is open to applications within the Wellcome science remit whose research focuses on human health and wellbeing. Applications are encouraged from postdocs and early career researchers and will take priority. Discuss your interest with your principal investigator (PI) to agree on the expected time commitment.
What does the application process look like?
Applying is quick and simple. If you’re interested, please discuss this with your PI first. In advance of submission, please register your interest below and the iTPA team will get in touch to support you in developing your proposal.
