MRC
Proof of Concept
No limit stated; 80% FEC funded| Deadline: 18 November 2026 (136 days)|No limit; projects start 1–6 months after funding decision
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Details
| Funder | MRC |
| Budget | No limit stated; 80% FEC funded |
| Deadline | 18 November 2026 |
| Duration | No limit; projects start 1–6 months after funding decision |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | 2-stage: stage one application → invited stage two |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Academically-led translational projects developing novel therapeutics, devices, diagnostics or interventions from early prototype through to phase 2a clinical studies. Project lead must be employed by an eligible UK research organisation; international researchers may participate as project co-lead (international). Funds 80% FEC; no matched funding required beyond standard 20% FEC.
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