Apply for research funding

At The Lily Foundation, we’re committed to finding effective treatments and a cure for mitochondrial disease through funding high quality medical research. It’s vital that funds raised through the generosity of our donors are directed towards research which will give us the best chance of achieving this goal.

The Lily Foundation is an NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) non-commercial partner, which means eligible funding streams are automatically eligible for NIHR Clinical Research Network (CRN) support and therefore entitled to access NHS support via the NIHR Clinical Research Network.

How can I apply for research funding?

Since 2007 we’ve invested over £3 million in ground-breaking research to bring us closer to a cure for mitochondrial disease. We’re currently funding eleven active research projects, and there are more exciting studies in the pipeline.

We’re now in the process of revamping our research strategy so that we can make an even bigger impact on the landscape of mitochondrial disease research. While we work on these changes, we’ve pressed pause on accepting any new applications for research funding. Please check back soon for updates on new funding opportunities and guidelines.

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If you have any queries, or require further information about current Lily-funded research, please contact [email protected]. Thank you for your patience and continued support.