National PET Imaging Platform: Data Platform
Funds a UK-wide, FAIR-compliant data platform for total-body PET imaging, enabling collaborative biomedical research, advanced analytics, and broad data access across sectors.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: June 17, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to £4.7 million (100% FEC); 42 months; fixed start date of October 1, 2026
Summary: Supports a consortium to deliver a unified, FAIR-compliant data platform for total-body PET imaging to advance UK biomedical research and collaboration.
Key Information: Application is by invitation only; applicants must be members of the approved NPIP Data Platform consortium.
Description
This opportunity funds the creation and operation of the National PET Imaging Platform (NPIP) Data Platform—a UK-wide, FAIR-compliant repository for total-body positron emission tomography (PET) imaging and related research data. The funded platform will collate, curate, and manage data from the NPIP network, making it accessible for secondary research across academia, industry, NHS, and public research organizations. The platform aims to reduce duplication, foster collaboration, accelerate innovation, and provide advanced analytics services, including linkage to sensitive health data and compliance with regulatory standards. The initiative emphasizes open-source solutions, inclusivity, and sustainability, and requires robust governance and training plans to maximize long-term impact.
