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Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence: round five outline application

Executive Summary

This opportunity seeks to establish major, interdisciplinary Centres of Research Excellence capable of addressing complex health challenges through large-scale, collaborative research programs. Applicants must demonstrate the institutional capacity to lead high-impact, long-term medical research initiatives.

Expected Launch
October 2026
Funding Body
Innovate UK
Eligible Applicants
Academic
Funding Available & Project Rates
£50 million total fund with a maximum award of £26.25 million per Centre.
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Target Sectors
healthcarebiotechnology
Technology Scope
medical researchtranslational medicineinterdisciplinary healthclinical research
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Competition Scope & Overview

Funding for a MRC Centre of Research Excellence (CORE) to tackle complex and interdisciplinary health challenges. Outline stage open to applicants with the capability to lead a major CORE based at organisations with standard eligibility.

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