Impact report 2025–26

Our annual Impact Report highlights how we are working to strengthen health research, shape evidence-informed policy and improve health outcomes across the UK and beyond. 

This year's report showcases the people, partnerships and programmes driving progress, and demonstrates how support from funders, donors, Fellows and partners helps us make an independent and lasting impact.

Inside, you'll find stories of researchers whose work is changing lives, a look back on the impact of ten years of our Springboard programme, highlights from our policy and public engagement work, and examples of how we're bringing together stakeholders from across sectors to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing healthcare.

29m

in new funding secured to support clinical researchers

109

new mentoring pairings accelerating career progression

300+

attendees driving cross-sector collaboration through Forum

100

people joined our patient collective

From funding early career researchers to shaping national policy and accelerating medical innovation, the Academy works to make science work for everyone. Your donation helps us remain independent and continue supporting the people, ideas and partnerships that improve health.

Andrew Morris

Your support protects the Academy’s independence, and that independence is fundamental to our work and our values. 

Professor Sir Andrew Morris CBE FRSE PMedSci, President, Academy of Medical Sciences