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MRC CoRE Round 4 — Full

Supports cross-disciplinary medical research initiatives translating discoveries into applied health solutions and services.

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The MRC Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) Round 4 is the Medical Research Council's largest single funding vehicle, with a total pool of £50,000,000 co-funded with the UK Ministry of Defence. The programme establishes multi-disciplinary research centres tackling major biomedical and health challenges over a potential duration of fourteen years: an initial seven-year award subject to a year-six

Multi-disciplinary research centres addressing major biomedical and health challenges over up to 14 years, including a Ministry of Defence co-funded highlight on Blood Products Innovation.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Quadrennial
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.10 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.84–168 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.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£50M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.ukri.org