Invite only: Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) medical countermeasures R&D

Deadline

Funding

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Deadline

20 January 2027

Location

England

Applications

Deadline: 20 January 2027

Overview

This grant funds early-stage research into medical countermeasures for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats. Eligible research areas include vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics. You must be employed at a research organisation that is eligible for MRC funding. The deadline to apply is 20 January 2027.

Requirements to check

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Applicant must be employed at a research organisation eligible for MRC funding
  • Invite-only: not open to unsolicited applications
  • Research must focus on early-stage medical countermeasures for CBRN threats

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Who is this for?

This funding is for researchers employed at research organisations eligible for MRC funding. It is aimed at those working on early-stage research into CBRN medical countermeasures. It is not open to the general public, charities, or businesses outside the MRC-eligible research sector.

Regions

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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) threats.You must be employed at a research organisation eligible for MRC funding.

How to apply

This is an invite-only funding opportunity. You must be employed at an MRC-eligible research organisation to apply. Contact the Medical Research Council directly to find out how to be considered.

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Last updated: 5 November 2026