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Research Infrastructure Fund - Preliminary Application Form

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Before submitting an application, please ensure you have read the guidelines available here.

Research Infrastructure Fund - Preliminary Proposal 

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INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS

1. This programme is available to registered or exempt charities operating within the United Kingdom, and is for capital projects only. 

2. Reflecting the Trust’s focus on translational research, the available funding will be allocated to support investment in equipment and facilities needed to accelerate internationally competitive research in UK universities and/or NHS organisations.


3. This form is designed for use as a first stage Expression of Interest. Expressions of Interest may be submitted until noon on Friday, 28th February 2025. Shortlisted applications will be asked to provide a fully detailed application which will be presented to the board of trustees for a decision at its meeting in the autumn. Further information about the second stage application process will be provided to shortlisted applicants. 

4. Please note, this form can be saved by clicking the "Save & Return" box above. 

5. Preliminary applications are limited to one per organisation/institution, per year and we are not able to award capital funding to:
  • Beneficiaries who do not have registered or exempt charity status, 
  • Overseas organisations, or to organisation based in the UK who are seeking support for a project overseas, 
  • Religious, faith, or belief-based organisations
  • Organisations that have received capital funding from the Trust in the last two years or hold an active capital grant from the Trust. If you are not sure, please contact the Trust.
6. Applicants should contact the Trust, should they have any further questions:

Tel: 0207 487 5851


Section 1 - Eligibility





Please note this is from date of the Grant Offer.
Eligibility Failed

Thank you for your interest in The Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust.

 

Unfortunately your responses indicate that the nature of your application and/or organisation does not meet the Trust’s grant making criteria; therefore, the Trust is not able to accept your application at this time.

 

Please refer to the Trust's guidance notes above.

 

If you still feel you meet the Trust's criteria, please contact the Trust office.

Section 2 - Charity Details

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Section 3 - Principal Applicant





Section 4 - Charity Objectives & Public Benefit

Section 5 - Your Appeal




The cost of your project:

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Please note:
  • A project budget using the Trust's template should be attached.
  • Awards are made at the discretion of the Trust and may be for less than the amount applied for.


Section 6 - Timescales

Section 7- Admin/Contact Details 
If the main contact for this expression of interest is different from the Principal Applicant listed above, please provide details here. 







Section 8- Consent Statements




Please note - You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting the Trust.

 

 

The Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust is a Charity registered in England and Wales, number 233838

 

Our registered address is 24 Manchester Square, London, W1U 3TH

We can be contacted by:

 

Telephone on 0207 487 5851,

E-mail at [email protected],

Or through our website at www.julesthorntrust.org.uk

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