Cancer Research UK
Discovery Programme Award
Up to £2.5m| Deadline: 29 September 2026 (118 days)|5 years
Outline application deadline; reviewed twice per year
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Details
| Funder | Cancer Research UK |
| Budget | Up to £2.5m |
| Deadline | 29 September 2026 |
| Duration | 5 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | 2-stage: outline → full proposal |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Long-term support for established researchers pursuing ambitious, creative programmes addressing key cancer questions. Encourages collaborative teams and multidisciplinary approaches.
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