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Early Detection and Diagnosis Programme Award

Early Detection and Diagnosis Programme Award — B

Supports cancer detection and diagnosis innovation in the United Kingdom through transformational early development programmes.

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Cancer Research UK's Early Detection and Diagnosis Programme Award funds long-term, integrated, and potentially renewable research programmes of exceptional science aimed at driving transformational change in how early-stage cancers and pre-cancerous states are detected. Awards of up to £2.5m over five years are available and may support postdoctoral researchers, technical staff, PhD students, run

Funds long-term integrated programmes driving transformational change in detection of early-stage primary tumours and pre-cancerous states, including multidisciplinary physical, engineering, and data science approaches.

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.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