Funder: Cancer Research UK
Due Dates: October 2, 2025 (Outline, Round 1) | February 19, 2026 (Full, Round 1) | March 26, 2026 (Outline, Round 2) | September 2026 (Full, Round 2)
Funding Amounts: Up to £1.5 million over 6 years (non-renewable); covers PI salary, up to two research staff, running costs, equipment, and relocation
Summary: Supports new group leaders in the UK to establish independent research teams in any cancer-relevant discipline.
Key Information: Two-stage application (outline, then full by invitation); success rate ~8%; must not already hold a salaried independent PI position.