UKRI Translation: MRC Impact Acceleration Awards
- Funding
- £50,000 – £300,000
- Deadline
- Check with the funder
- Location
- England
- Applications
- Check the current application window with the funder
Overview
The MRC Impact Acceleration Award funds a single, high-risk development step in medical research. It helps researchers generate key data to de-risk a new medicine, medical device, diagnostic, or other medical product. You must be based at a research organisation eligible for MRC funding. The funding range shown is illustrative. There is no fixed limit on the grant value.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be based at a research organisation eligible for MRC funding
- Project must address a single, high-risk development step
- Must aim to generate data to de-risk a medicine, medical device, diagnostic, or other medical product
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
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Start freeWho is this for?
This grant is for researchers based at organisations eligible for MRC funding, such as universities and research institutes. It suits those working on a specific high-risk step in developing a medicine, medical device, or diagnostic. It is not for businesses, charities, or individuals applying independently.
Regions
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Full details from UK Research and Innovation, Medical Research Council
Apply to the MRC Impact Acceleration Award to address a single, high-risk development step and generate key data to de-risk a new medicine, medical device, diagnostic or other medical product. You must be based at a research organisation eligible for MRC funding. There is no limit on the value of the grant, the value specified within the summary page is an example.
How to apply
Apply through UKRI's funding portal. You must be based at a research organisation that is eligible for MRC funding. Check the MRC website for full application guidance and any current round details.
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