Cancer Research UK
Prevention and Population Research Project Award
May 2027 committee review
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The Prevention and Population Research Project Award from Cancer Research UK funds hypothesis-driven primary prevention and population research, including interventional prevention studies, with flexible funding up to £500k over up to three years. It is open to postdoctoral researchers based at UK universities, medical schools, hospitals or research institutes, and the committee encourages multi-institution teams with international or commercial co-investigators. Interventional trials go through a two-stage process, while non-interventional proposals use a single-stage application.
Details
| Funder | Cancer Research UK |
| Budget | Up to £500k |
| Deadline | 4 December 2026 |
| Duration | Flexible, up to 3 years |
| Consortium | Optional — applications from research teams across different institutions encouraged; international and commercial organisations may be included as co-investigators/collaborators |
| Application | Expression of interest (interventional trials only) → optional outline application → full application via Flexi-Grant |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
For scientists, clinicians or healthcare workers based at a UK university, medical school, hospital or research institute with postdoctoral experience. Funds hypothesis-driven primary prevention and population research, including prevention interventional studies; interventional trials require a prior expression of interest.
Who Should Apply
- •Postdoctoral researchers at UK universities, medical schools, hospitals or research institutes
- •Researchers fully funded by their host institution in most cases
- •Applicants proposing hypothesis-driven primary prevention or population research
- •Teams open to collaborating across institutions, including international or commercial co-investigators
Key Dates
- •Deadline 4 December 2026, with committee review in May 2027
- •Two-stage process (expression of interest/outline then full application) for interventional trials; single stage for non-interventional proposals
- •Flexible project duration up to three years; call runs biannually
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Check whether your study counts as interventional, this determines if you need an outline stage before the full application.
- ✓Named international or commercial collaborators strengthen population-level proposals; the funder explicitly welcomes them.
- ✓Confirm your host institution's funding commitment early, since full institutional funding is expected in most cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Cancer Research UK Prevention and Population Research Project Award pay?
Funding is flexible, up to £500,000.
How long does the Prevention and Population Research Project Award last?
Projects can run flexibly for up to three years.
Who is eligible for this Cancer Research UK award?
Postdoctoral researchers based at a UK university, medical school, hospital or research institute, generally fully funded by their host institution.
Is this a two-stage application?
Interventional trials follow a two-stage process (expression of interest/outline, then full application); non-interventional proposals use a single stage.
How often does this call run?
The call runs biannually, with the current deadline on 4 December 2026 and committee review in May 2027.
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