Medical Research Council (MRC) · GB · UKRI
This funding opportunity supports research into the biological mechanisms underlying variation in response to biomedical prevention interventions in humans. Projects must involve experimental interventions or challenges in pre-disease or early disease states to generate mechanistic evidence, with the aim of improving the targeting and effectiveness of precision prevention strategies. The scheme funds projects with a full economic cost up to £5 million over up to five years, with MRC funding 80% of the full economic cost. A mandatory expression of interest is required before full application.
Applicants must be employed by an eligible UK research organisation and be project leads or co-leads. International researchers can apply as project co-leads (international). Businesses and charity/third sector organisations cannot lead but can participate as project partners.
2026-09-17
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| Curated item | Value in this record | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Funding agency | Medical Research Council (MRC) | Official page ↗ |
| Country / funding source | GB · UKRI | Official page ↗ |
| Deadline | 2026-09-17 — read from the official page | Official page ↗ |
| Funding amount | Up to £5,000,000 | Official page ↗ |
| Eligibility | 6 structured dimensions — see the eligibility panel above | Official page ↗ |
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