Purchase mid-range equipment for biomedical research: MRC Equip
UK Research and Innovation's MRC Equip grant funds the purchase of mid-range biomedical research equipment to boost scientific infrastructure and capabilities across the UK.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: £200,000–£1,000,000 per award (100% FEC); up to £14 million total available; 7-month award duration
Summary: Supports the purchase of mid-range capital equipment to enhance biomedical research infrastructure across the UK within MRC’s scientific remit.
Key Information: Limit of two applications per eligible organisation; only capital equipment and associated maintenance costs are funded.
Description
This funding opportunity, offered by the Medical Research Council (MRC) under UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), aims to strengthen the UK’s biomedical research capabilities by supporting the purchase of mid-range capital equipment. The grant is designed for equipment valued between £200,000 and £1 million, which will enable or enhance research within the full scope of MRC’s scientific areas. The scheme is intended to address unmet needs in biomedical science, support new or upgraded infrastructure, and foster world-class laboratory facilities. Applications are encouraged from all scientific disciplines within the MRC remit, especially those aligned with MRC priority areas. The focus is on single pieces of equipment or integrated technology platforms that will deliver significant advances in research capability, with consideration for sustainability, technical support, and broad community access.
