MRC Centre of Research Excellence: round five: outline application
Funding
Up to £21,000,000
Deadline
3 February 2027
Location
England
Applications
Deadline: 3 February 2027
Overview
The Medical Research Council is funding Centres of Research Excellence to tackle complex health challenges. These centres bring together interdisciplinary teams to work on major research problems. You can apply for up to £50 million in funding. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for MRC funding.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for MRC funding
- Outline application required as first stage
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This funding is for UK research organisations, such as universities, that are eligible to receive MRC funding. It suits teams working on complex, cross-disciplinary health research challenges. It is not for businesses, charities, or individuals outside of eligible research institutions.
Regions
No published award history for Medical Research Council (MRC). Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from Medical Research Council (MRC)
Apply for MRC Centre of Research Excellence (MRC CoRE) funding to tackle complex and interdisciplinary health challenges.You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for MRC funding.
This is a two-stage process starting with an outline application. You must be based at an MRC-eligible UK research organisation to apply. Check the MRC website for the full application portal and submission details.
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