This page is for scientists, researchers and health professionals who would like a grant from CICRA to fund their research study or a small grant to attend an IBD conference or relevant professional training.
If you wish to apply for a major grant, please download the relevant form.
If you wish to apply for a small or bursary grant, please fill in the form on this page.
Any queries, please email applications@cicra.org
Thank you for your interest.
PhD studentship
CICRA invites applications from research groups with a proven track record of high quality output in gut immunology and inflammation or IBD genetics. Fees and stipends in line with MRC rates.
Closing date for receipt of applications - Friday 2nd November 2018
application form for PhD studentship
please download and complete before returning by email to applications@cicra.org
Click here to download CICRA PhD studentship application form 2018Project grant
CICRA invites high quality research applications relevant to Crohn’s disease or Ulcerative colitis in childhood for a 1 or 2 year Project Grant of up to £100,000 p.a.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 2nd November 2018
application form for project funding
please download and complete before returning by email to applications@cicra.org
Click here to download CICRA research project application form 2018online application form for small grants and John Earnshaw bursary awards
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