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Cancer Research UK

Discovery Programme Awards

Up to £2.5M| Deadline: 29 September 2026 (106 days)|5 years

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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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