Grant Winners

Why Eczema Research Matters 

Eczema affects millions of people worldwide, causing discomfort, distress, and a significant impact on everyday life. Despite its prevalence, many aspects of the condition remain under-researched, and treatment options are often limited. 

At Ezcema UK, supporting innovative, patient-centred research is a top priority. These newly awarded grants aim to: 

• Explore the underlying causes of eczema 

• Identify new treatment pathways 

• Improve the quality of life for people living with eczema 

Funding round results

Eczema UK publishes information about the outcomes of our competitive research funding rounds as part of our commitment to transparency.

Success rates are calculated as the proportion of eligible full applications considered through the relevant funding round that received an award.

Grant winners

Learn more about the recipients of our 2025 and 2026 grant rounds and their projects below.

Thank you to applicants and reviewers 

We receive overwhelming responses to our grants, and we were inspired by the high calibre of proposals submitted. Thank you to all researchers who applied. Your dedication to making a difference is deeply appreciated. 

A special thank you to: 

• Our Grant Advisory Panel and External Reviewers – for their time, expertise, and thoughtful assessments 

• The Expert by Experience Group – for reviewing lay summaries and ensuring research is aligned with the needs of people with eczema 

Your contributions were vital in selecting the most promising and impactful projects. 

Our Commitment to Patient-Informed Research 

We’re proud that our research programme is built not just on scientific excellence but also on the voices of those with lived experience. The projects we fund are designed to be relevant, meaningful, and truly patient-centred. 

This is an incredibly exciting new chapter for Eczema UK as we begin directly funding research for the first time. We are especially proud to honour our founder, Christine Orton, by naming our first PhD studentship after her - a fitting tribute to her visionary work and lifelong dedication to improving the lives of people with eczema. 

Andrew Proctor, Chief Executive of Eczema UK

With these grants, we’re supporting research that tackles real-world challenges, advances scientific knowledge and provides tangible benefits to people living with eczema. 

We’re proud to support both new researchers and high-impact pilot studies, addressing gaps in our knowledge and paving the way to better care. Topical Steroid Withdrawal is a particular concern for people with eczema and Eczema UK is pleased to be leading the way to better understanding. 

How funding decisions are made

All eligible applications are assessed through Eczema UK’s established research funding process.

Scientific quality and merit are assessed independently through expert review and our Grant Advisory Panel. Eczema UK staff may check applications for eligibility, completeness and alignment with the funding call, but do not undertake scientific-quality triage.

People with lived experience of eczema also contribute to our research funding activities, helping us consider the relevance of proposed research to people affected by the condition.

Learn more about how we fund research.

Meet our Grant Advisory Panel.

Following the research we fund

Our relationship with researchers continues after an award is made.

We monitor the progress of funded research and encourage researchers to communicate their work and findings to people affected by eczema. As projects develop, we will share research updates, publications and other outputs through our website and communications.

How to apply for funding

For updates on our research programme and information on how to apply for future funding opportunities, please visit our Grants Page. 

Thank you for your continued support of Eczema UK and the future of eczema research.