Early Detection and Diagnosis Programme Award
Cancer Research UK's Early Detection and Diagnosis Programme funds ambitious, multi-strand research to transform early cancer detection and diagnosis with clear clinical or population impact.
Funder: Cancer Research UK
Due Dates: September 11, 2025 (Outline) | January 22, 2026 (Full) | March 26, 2026 (Outline) | July 21, 2026 (Full)
Funding Amounts: Up to £2.5 million over up to 5 years per award; funds direct research costs, staff, equipment (≤£50k), and running expenses.
Summary: Supports ambitious, integrated research programmes to transform early cancer detection and diagnosis with clear clinical or population impact.
Key Information: Applicants must contact the funder for an eligibility discussion before submitting an outline application.
Description
This programme funds long-term, multi-strand research projects aimed at driving significant advances in the early detection and diagnosis of cancer and pre-cancerous states. It encourages bold, integrated approaches that address a central theme, supporting both ongoing and novel research lines. The scheme places emphasis on projects with clear clinical or population impact, strong potential for legacy, and relevance to Cancer Research UK’s strategic priorities. There is a dedicated spotlight call for proposals addressing inequalities in cancer detection and diagnosis.
