Keep an eye on the updated deadlines, as the outline submission for interventional trials has been pushed back to September 11, 2026. Cancer Research UK has also clarified the scope, explicitly noting that projects focusing on the prevention of relapse or recurrence are ineligible. Finally, if you are requesting investigator salary support, be aware that only one investigator salary is permitted per award for a maximum of three years.
Funder: Cancer Research UK
Due Dates: December 4, 2025 | June 18, 2026 (Full applications) | September 11, 2026 (Outline for interventional trials)
Funding Amounts: Up to £500,000 for up to 3 years; higher amounts/durations considered with strong justification.
Summary: Supports high-quality, hypothesis-driven research in cancer prevention and population science with potential for population-level impact.
Key Information: Expression of interest required for interventional trials; early-career leads strongly advised to include an established researcher as co-applicant.