Discovery Programme Foundation Award
Funds Discovery Programme Foundation Award, long-term cancer biology research leaders in United Kingdom institutions.
The Discovery Programme Foundation Award funds researchers building their first independent cancer biology research programme, providing up to £1.5m over 6 years. It shares the same scope as the Discovery Programme Award — cancer biology, basic and early-stage translational research, multidisciplinary approaches — but targets emerging programme leaders rather than established group leaders. Reviewed twice per year with the same outline → full → interview → committee process; upcoming outline deadline 29 September 2026.
Max award£1.5M
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No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Multiple per year.