Centres of Excellence for Regulatory Science and Innovation
Funding
Contact funder
Deadline
12 January 2027
Location
England
Applications
Rolling applications
Overview
This grant funds the creation of a Centre of Excellence for Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI). A CERSI is a research hub that tackles key priorities in regulatory science, which is the science behind how medicines and health products are tested and approved. You can apply for up to £20,000,000. Your organisation must be a UK research body eligible for MRC funding and based in England.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for MRC funding
- Must be based in England
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This is for UK research organisations based in England that are eligible to receive MRC funding, such as universities and research institutes. It is aimed at those who can lead sustained, strategic research programmes in regulatory science. It is not for businesses, charities, or individuals outside the MRC-eligible research sector.
Regions
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Full details from Medical Research Council (MRC)
Apply for funding to establish a Centre of Excellence for Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI) to address strategic regulatory science priorities through sustained programmes of research.You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for Medical Research Council (MRC) funding.
Apply through the MRC funding portal. Your organisation must be eligible for MRC funding before you apply. Check the MRC website for full application guidance and any stage requirements.
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