Funder: Cancer Research UK
Due Dates: October 2, 2025 (Outline) | February 19, 2026 (Full) | March 26, 2026 (Outline) | September 1, 2026 (Full)
Funding Amounts: Up to £1.5 million total over 6 years (non-renewable); covers PI salary, staff, running costs, and equipment.
Summary: Supports new group leaders in the UK to establish independent cancer research groups across a wide range of cancer-relevant disciplines.
Key Information: Two-stage process (outline then full application); open to researchers without a salaried independent position at a UK institution.