The CoRIPS Research Grant funds projects related to any aspect of the science and practice of radiography. Applications for this grant are considered on a first come first served basis, with a maximum of 10 applications being assessed per round. 

Bids of up to £5,000 for small projects and up to £10,000 for one larger project will be considered. Matched funding or other institutional contributions would be advantageous. Applicants are reminded that the College expects patient and public involvement to be factored in from the very first stages of research proposal development.

Grants available include:

Doctoral Fellowship Grant

Application deadline: Applications for the 2027 grant will open in due course.

CoRIPS Research Grant

Application deadline: There are two grant calls a year, with the submission deadlines being 5pm on the last Friday of April, and 5pm on the first Monday of October.

Pre-registration Student Dissertation Award

Application deadline: Applications for the 2027 award will open in due course.

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It is never too early to start thinking about research. If you have any questions about the funding available or to discuss your research idea, contact Dr Rachel Harris at rachelh@sor.org or, for more information, visit www.collegeofradiographers.ac.uk/funding

The final selection will be made by the SoR | CoR Research Group and the College Board of Trustees. Feedback will be given to all who submitted a proposal and successful projects will be assigned a named contact person from the SoR | CoR. All completed projects will be listed on the research section of the website.

How to apply 

  • Completed application forms should be sent to the Professional and Education team  
  • For help completing your application, please read the College of Radiographers Industry Partnership Scheme Research Grants funding guidelines
  • Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their bids within three months of application
  •  There are two grant calls a year, one in April and one in October 
  • The deadline for submissions is 5pm on the last Friday of April, and 5pm on the first Monday of October each year 
  • Applications for this grant are considered on a first come first served basis, with a maximum of 10 applications being assessed per round
  • The applicant must be a radiographer and a member of the Society of Radiographers
  • If funds requested are less than £5,000, applicants must have been in continuous membership with the Society of Radiographers for a minimum of one year (excluding time spent in student membership)

If funds requested are greater than £5,000, applicants must have been in continuous membership with the Society of Radiographers for a minimum of two years (excluding time spent in student membership).

To find out more about CoRIPS and how you can contribute as a partner, email Thom Wilkinson: thom.wilkinson@wonderly.agency