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Clinical Research Funding Scheme

Clinical Research Funding Scheme — B

Supports United Kingdom clinical teams through CRUK grants that progress studies from pilot concepts to trials.

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Cancer Research UK's Clinical Research Funding Scheme is a modular instrument supporting investigator-led clinical cancer research across three interconnected components: a Clinical Trial Module covering phase 1a/2 through feasibility and dose-finding studies (guide costs approximately £50,000–£200,000 per year); an Experimental Medicine Module for translational research associated with a trial (a

Investigator-led clinical cancer trials, experimental medicine studies, and hypothesis-driven sample or image collection, with a 2026 spotlight on gastrointestinal cancers of unmet need.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–120 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: find.cancerresearchuk.org