# Discovery Programme Foundation Awards

**Funder:** Cancer Research UK
**Budget:** Up to £1.5m
**Deadline:** 2 April 2026 (Outline application deadline)
**Duration:** 6 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** 2-stage: outline application → full application
**Frequency:** Twice per year
**Next round:** 2026-09
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-researchers/our-funding-schemes/discovery-programme-foundation-awards
**Last verified:** 2 April 2026

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/cancer-research-uk-discovery-programme-foundation-awards-2026-04) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.