Women’s Health Research Fund

A new £350,000 Women’s Health Research Fund opened to applicants on 20 January 2026. The aim of this fund is to address inequalities in women’s health research and will support research into menstrual and gynaecological health, menopause, pelvic floor health, and healthy ageing.

You can find more information at the following links:

• Easy Read Version
• Equality Impact Assessment for Women’s Health Plan: Phase Two
• The Health of Women and Girls: Health and Social Care Policy beyond the Women’s Health Plan
• The Women’s Health Plan Phase Two: Focus Group Report

If you have any questions or would like any additional information please contact the Women’s Health Plan team at womenshealthplan@gov.scot.