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Collaborate with the UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative

Test an academic-industry functional-genomics idea and generate early data.

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This award helps researchers and industrial partners build links with the UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative. It supports feasibility work, pilot studies and early experiments that test an idea and generate data for a larger collaborative proposal.

Projects can create disease-relevant genomic annotations, develop perturbation methods or disease models, use data science for functional genomic…

In scope: feasibility, pilot and initial functional-genomics studies; novel annotations in disease-relevant cells; perturbation methods; disease models; data science and computational work; technology preparation; networking and direct project costs. Out of scope: duplicate funding, indirect or estates costs, intellectual-property protection, higher-value equipment, undergraduate or postgraduate training, core doctoral training and contributions to existing knowledge transfer partnerships.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.1 Nov 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
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.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: ukri-post-197211Source: www.ukri.org