We fund the remarkable science and the radical social change needed for healthier older age

We support researchers and communities, systems and services, fundamental science and applied design. We care about inclusion, address inequality and make the interdisciplinary connections that bring your ideas to life.

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Funding opportunities

The research we fund spans the range of academic disciplines: biological and biomedical sciences, health, social care, the built environment, engineering, behavioural science and others. And we particularly love to hear from researchers working in partnership with community-led organisations. 

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Manage your grant

From progress and final reporting to the additional support available to cope with the unforeseen, you can find guidance on how to manage your grant award here.

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Events recordings and reports

If you missed any of our events (in-person or virtual), we’ve created a space where you’ll be able to access short written summaries of the content and recordings, together with links to related material and resources.

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Latest news

TAPPI Principles and Resources published

The Technology for our Ageing Population: Panel for Innovation (TAPPI) project aimed to improve the way technology is used in housing and care settings. Chaired by Professor Roy Sandbach and funded by the Dunhill Medical Trust, phase

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Interested in commercialising your research?

Zinc is an early-stage mission-driven investor and the Dunhill Medical Trust is an investor in the Zinc 2 Fund. Zinc brings together commercial experts and researchers with existing research or IP to co-found ventures solving

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