Small grants scheme

Our annual scheme awards small grants to collaborative projects across the region which are aligned to our vision, mission and strategic workstreams, and will help us accelerate the impact of our partnership.

Further funding is available to support activities aligned with the aims and themes of NIHR Wessex Experimental Medicine Network (WEMN).

This current round is now open and closes on October 30, 2025. 

All applications must be led by one of our founding partners and demonstrate pan-Wessex collaboration with one or more founding partners. The scheme is intended as seed funding to support projects that lead to further external funding or other defined impact.  

For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please contact us at enquiries@wessexhp.org.uk

What are we looking for? Christine McGrath, WHP Managing Director, explains

Register your interest in applying to the WHP/WEMN Small Grants Scheme

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Case studies of successfully funded projects:

In these videos, project leads and team members describe their projects

Dr Harjeet Singh Virk - Improving the prediction and treatment of sepsis

Kathryn Elliot talking about Joe Salmon’s project ‘Testing VR headsets to deliver sensory room experiences’

Breast Cancer BRAs study

Tim Exell - Testing a new device to help children with foot drop

Previous small grant schemes

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