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Discovery Programme Award

Discovery Programme Award — B outline)

Supports United Kingdom cancer science programmes with multi-stage funding for innovation in disease biology.

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Cancer Research UK's Discovery Programme Award provides long-term support for established researchers to pursue ambitious, creative programmes of cancer biology research centred on a core overarching scientific vision explored through connected aims. Awards of up to £2.5m are available over five years, covering postdoctoral researchers, technical staff, PhD students (stipend and fees), running cos

Programme-scale cancer biology research, spanning basic and early translational science, with multidisciplinary approaches that may include imaging, radiotherapy physics, and novel technologies.

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.29 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.60 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