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Expression of interest: Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) medical countermeasures R&D

Medical Research Council (MRC)
Ongoing

Funding

Up to £20,000,000

Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

This grant funds early-stage research into medical countermeasures for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats. Countermeasures include vaccines, treatments, and diagnostic tools. Funding can reach up to £20 million. You must be employed at a research organisation that is eligible for MRC funding.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Must be employed at an MRC-eligible research organisation
  • Research must focus on CBRN medical countermeasures
  • Early-stage research only
Who is this for?

This is for researchers employed at MRC-eligible research organisations in England working on CBRN threats. It suits those developing vaccines, treatments, or diagnostic tools at an early research stage. It is not for businesses, charities, or individuals outside eligible research institutions.

Sectors

Health & Social WorkProfessional & Scientific Services

Regions

England

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Full details from Medical Research Council (MRC)

Apply for funding for early-stage research into medical countermeasures, including vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics, for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threatsYou must be employed at a research organisation eligible for MRC funding.

How to apply

This is an expression of interest process. You apply through the Medical Research Council (MRC). You must be based at an MRC-eligible research organisation to apply.

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Last updated: 10 September 2026