Cancer Research UK
Discovery Programme Awards
Up to £2.5M| Deadline: 29 September 2026 (151 days)|5 years
Outline application deadline
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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 application → full application (with interview) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Open to scientists, clinicians or healthcare workers based in UK universities, medical schools, hospitals or research institutions. Supports ambitious, long-term programmes in basic or early-stage translational cancer research. Applicants must hold a post fully funded by a national Higher Education Funding Council, NHS or equivalent; collaborative teams and multidisciplinary approaches are encouraged. Closed scheme — contact required before applying.
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