Funder: Cancer Research UK
Due Dates: October 2, 2025 (Outline) | March 26, 2026 (Outline) | October 1, 2026 (Outline) | February 19, 2026 (Full) | September 10, 2026 (Full)
Funding Amounts: Up to £1 million total over 6 years (non-renewable); supports up to two posts, running costs, equipment (up to £25k), and relocation (up to £1k).
Summary: Supports new independent group leaders in the UK to establish their own cancer research group across a wide range of cancer-relevant disciplines.
Key Information: Clinicians are ineligible for new outline applications after May 2026; award is for researchers with a fully-funded salary and independent group leader status.