# Clinical Research Funding Scheme

**Funder:** Cancer Research UK
**Budget:** Flexible; module dependent
**Deadline:** 3 December 2026 (Full application deadline; outline deadline 7 Sept 2026. Closed round — contact clinicalresearch@cancer.org.uk at least 2 weeks before deadline.)
**Duration:** Up to 10 years (longer durations considered if justified)
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** 2-stage: outline application → full application (reviewed in subsequent funding round)
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/for-researchers/apply-for-and-manage-your-funding/our-funding-schemes/clinical-research-funding-scheme
**Last verified:** 5 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

UK-based investigators at universities, medical schools, hospitals, UKCRC registered CTUs or research institutions. Investigator-led clinical trials and associated translational/experimental medicine research in cancer. All applications must have a UKCRC registered CTU coordinating the trial/study. Industry-sponsored trials ineligible. Proposals must be submitted in English via Flexi-Grant.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/cancer-research-uk-clinical-research-funding-scheme-2026-12) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.