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Longitudinal Population Studies Strategic Prioritisation Exercise
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This UKRI exercise asks existing biomedical Longitudinal Population Studies to submit strategic proposals that will inform future MRC investment rather than deliver direct funding. It is open to UK-based project leads at eligible research organisations running established LPS cohorts, including studies based overseas if previously MRC-supported with a UK research organisation involved. Proposals feed a prioritisation process covering funding phases from nominally 2029 to 2039, with shorter timelines for Phase 3 studies.
Details
| Funder | UKRI |
| Budget | Phase 1 up to £1M/year; Phase 2 up to £200k/year |
| Deadline | 17 November 2026 |
| Duration | 10 years (nominally 2029–2039); shorter for Phase 3 studies |
| Consortium | Optional — international researchers may join as project co-lead (international) or project partners; businesses and charities may participate as project partners only |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Strategic Prioritisation Exercise (SPE) for existing biomedical Longitudinal Population Studies (LPS) based in the UK, or overseas if previously MRC-supported with a UK research organisation involved. Submissions will not result in direct funding but inform future MRC investment; project leads must be UK-based researchers at eligible research organisations.
Who Should Apply
- •Project leads of existing biomedical Longitudinal Population Studies
- •UK-based researchers at eligible research organisations
- •Overseas LPS previously MRC-supported with a UK research organisation partner
- •Studies seeking to inform long-term MRC investment rather than immediate funding
Key Dates
- •Deadline 17 November 2026, 16:00 UK time
- •Single-stage application
- •Funding phases run nominally 2029-2039, shorter for Phase 3 studies
Tips for Applicants
- ✓This is a prioritisation exercise, not a funding call, frame the submission around strategic case and long-term value rather than a standard grant narrative.
- ✓International co-leads and business or charity partners can join, but only UK-based researchers may act as project lead, check consortium roles before drafting.
- ✓Distinguish clearly between Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 study status, since budget scale and duration expectations differ sharply between them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the UKRI Longitudinal Population Studies Strategic Prioritisation Exercise provide direct funding?
No, submissions do not result in direct funding but inform future MRC investment decisions.
Who can be project lead for this exercise?
Project leads must be UK-based researchers at eligible research organisations.
Can overseas studies apply?
Yes, if the study was previously MRC-supported and a UK research organisation is involved.
What is the budget for this exercise?
Phase 1 studies are considered up to £1M per year and Phase 2 studies up to £200k per year.
How long do the funding phases last?
Duration is nominally ten years, from 2029 to 2039, though Phase 3 studies have shorter timelines.
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