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MRC / AstraZeneca Small Molecule High Throughput Screen

MRC / AstraZeneca Small Molecule HTS

Supports high-throughput small molecule discovery for faster medicine development and health impact.

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The MRC/AstraZeneca Small Molecule High-Throughput Screening (HTS) programme is a joint initiative between the Medical Research Council and AstraZeneca that provides academic researchers with access to AstraZeneca's compound libraries, screening facilities, and scientific expertise for small-molecule drug discovery. The programme funds up to four projects per annual round from a total pool of £1,0…

Small molecule high-throughput screening of novel biological targets using AstraZeneca compound libraries and facilities, co-funded by MRC and AstraZeneca for up to four projects per year.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.9 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–18 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.£1M

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