MRC: Developmental pathway funding scheme

Apply for this MRC funding to develop and test novel therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics and other interventions.  

This scheme supports academic led studies to develop and test novel therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics and other interventions. Although MRC only supports academic costs through this scheme we do welcome applications for academic-industry collaborations.

Call opens: 7th February 2022

Deadline to apply: 23rd March 2022 16:00 (GMT)

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding.

Your project should focus on at least one of the following stages of development:

  • early development and design
  • pre-clinical testing
  • early-phase clinical studies and trials (up to phase 2a).

There’s no limit on the amount of funding you can apply for. We will typically fund 80% of the full economic cost.

This is an ongoing scheme with a budget of approximately £30 million a year. Application rounds open three times a year, in February, June and October.

For more information and how to apply please click here

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