A new application deadline of September 17, 2026, has been added to the schedule. You now have the option to submit your proposal for either the upcoming March 26 deadline or the newly announced September date. Funding amounts and eligibility requirements for your pilot study remain unchanged.
Funder: Cancer Research UK
Due Dates: March 26, 2026 | September 17, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to £100,000 for a project of up to 12 months; direct research costs and one investigator salary eligible.
Summary: Supports highly novel, high-risk pilot studies and new collaborations to advance early cancer detection and diagnosis research.
Key Information: Open to UK-based researchers at any career stage; early career leads are encouraged to include an established co-applicant for mentorship.