upcomingGrant
Experimental medicine stage one and stage two
Executive Summary
This MRC funding opportunity supports investigators conducting experimental interventions or challenges in humans to study human disease causes, progression, and treatments through a two-stage application process.
Expected Launch
October 2026
Funding Body
Innovate UK
Eligible Applicants
Academic, RTO, Large, SME, Charity
Funding Available & Project Rates
Uncapped, fully justified funding to support project lead, research staff, and essential research-related costs.
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Target Sectors
healthcarebiotechnology
Technology Scope
experimental medicineclinical researchhuman diseaseexperimental interventiontherapeutics
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Competition Scope & Overview
Apply for funding to investigate the causes, progression and treatment of human disease. Your project must include an experimental intervention or challenge in humans. Applications for stage one and an invite only stage two. Lead: MRC