Purchase mid-range equipment for biomedical research: MRC Equip
Limited submission
UK Research and Innovation's MRC Equip grant funds mid-range biomedical research equipment to boost UK laboratory capability and support innovative, high-quality biomedical science.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: November 5, 2026 | November 5, 2027
Funding Amounts: £200,000–£1,000,000 per award (100% FEC); up to £14 million total available; project duration is 7 months (start: June 1, 2027).
Summary: Supports the purchase of mid-range capital equipment to enhance biomedical research capacity across the MRC's scientific remit in the UK.
Key Information: Each research organisation may submit only two applications; equipment must be a single platform and procurement/spend completed by December 31, 2027.
Description
This funding opportunity from UKRI's Medical Research Council (MRC) provides grants to UK research organisations for the purchase of mid-range biomedical research equipment. The aim is to build world-class laboratory capability, enabling novel, high-quality research aligned with MRC’s mission and strategic priorities. Eligible equipment must primarily serve biomedical research within the MRC remit and can be new or replacement items, including multi-component platforms if justified as a single technology. The scheme encourages applications that demonstrate strategic equipment management, sustainability, and plans for inclusive access and training.
