About the programme
Supports academically led translational projects covering one high-risk development step for a medicine, medical device, diagnostic or other medical intervention. Applicants should already have explored a concept and generated supporting data. Only single-step projects are supported, not multiple work packages. Not open to project leads based at international research organisations, though international co-leads may apply.
Eligibility
- Must be based at a research organisation eligible for MRC funding
- Must direct the project and be actively engaged in the work
- Project leads must not be based at an international research organisation (co-leads may be international)
- Limited to one application as project lead
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How to apply
- Apply via the UKRI start application link
- Uninvited resubmissions of applications submitted after 1 April 2026 will be rejected
Applications are submitted on Medical Research Council (MRC)’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- UKRI funding opportunities
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
- Recently changed
- Funding updated. Eligibility updated
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