Expression of interest: Precision prevention: biological mechanisms of response variation

Medical Research Council (MRC)
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Location

England

Applications

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Overview

This MRC grant funds research into why people respond differently to biomedical prevention treatments. Your project must generate evidence from human studies. It must focus on the biological mechanisms behind these differences. You need to be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for MRC funding.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for MRC funding
  • Projects must generate mechanistic evidence in humans
  • Research must focus on precision prevention and biological mechanisms of response variation
Who is this for?

This is for researchers based at UK research organisations eligible for MRC funding, such as universities or research institutes. Your work must focus on the biological reasons why people respond differently to prevention interventions. It is not for businesses, charities, or organisations outside the MRC's eligible list.

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Full details from Medical Research Council (MRC)

Apply for funding to study why people respond differently to biomedical prevention interventions. Projects must generate mechanistic evidence in humans to provide insight into precision prevention through better targeting.You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for MRC funding.

How to apply

You must submit an expression of interest as the first stage. Check the MRC website for the specific portal and submission requirements. This is a two-stage process, so full applications are likely invited after the initial expression of interest.

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Last updated: 22 July 2026