Cancer Research UK
Prevention and Population Research Project Award
Interventional trial outline applications deadline; full applications deadline for November 2026 committee review has passed
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Cancer Research UK's Prevention and Population Research Project Award funds hypothesis-driven primary prevention and population cancer research, including intervention studies, with grants up to £500k over three years. Applicants must be based at a UK institution and hold postdoctoral experience; collaborative applications across UK institutions are encouraged, and international and commercial partners may be involved. Interventional trials follow an expression-of-interest→outline→full-application pathway, while non-interventional research uses a single-stage process.
Details
| Funder | Cancer Research UK |
| Budget | Up to £500k |
| Deadline | 11 September 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 3 years |
| Consortium | Optional — collaborative applications from research teams across different UK institutions are encouraged; international and commercial organisations may be included as co-investigators/collaborators |
| Application | Non-interventional: single stage (full application). Interventional trials: expression of interest → optional outline → full application |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Funds hypothesis-driven primary prevention and population cancer research, including intervention studies. Applicants must be based at a UK university, medical school, hospital, or research institute with some postdoctoral experience. Host institution approval required. Industry-sponsored trials are not eligible. Interventional trial applicants must submit an expression of interest first.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers with postdoctoral experience based at a UK university, medical school, hospital, or research institute
- •Teams pursuing hypothesis-driven primary prevention or population-level cancer research
- •Applicants planning intervention studies (including trials)
- •Collaborative research teams across multiple UK institutions
- •Projects involving international or commercial partners as co-investigators or collaborators
Key Dates
- •Expression of interest deadline for interventional trials: 11 September 2026
- •Full application deadline (non-interventional and outline-stage interventional): check CRUK website for November 2026 committee review submission window
- •Up to three-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Interventional trial applicants must submit an expression of interest before proceeding to outline; do not skip this stage.
- ✓Consortium applications are actively encouraged, include named collaborators from different institutions to strengthen your bid.
- ✓Industry-sponsored trials are ineligible; ensure your funding source and trial sponsorship are clearly documented.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the Cancer Research UK Prevention and Population Research Project Award provide?
Up to £500,000 per project over a maximum of three years.
What types of cancer research does this award fund?
Hypothesis-driven primary prevention and population-level cancer research, including intervention studies and trials.
Who is eligible to apply for the Cancer Research UK Prevention and Population Research Project Award?
Researchers with postdoctoral experience based at a UK university, medical school, hospital, or research institute.
Can international researchers or commercial organisations be involved?
Yes, international and commercial organisations may be included as co-investigators or collaborators, though applicants themselves must be UK-based.
What is the application process for interventional trials?
Interventional trial applicants must submit an expression of interest first, then may submit an optional outline before the full application.
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