MRC Centre of Research Excellence: round four: invited full application
MRC Centre of Research Excellence: round four: invited full application – UKRI
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MRC Centre of Research Excellence: round four: invited full application

This funding opportunity provides significant investment to tackle complex and interdisciplinary health challenges through the establishment of Centres of Research Excellence. Applicants must have been invited to this stage following a successful outline application to compete for awards lasting up to 14 years. The programme supports bold, transformative research addressing major health bottlenecks and strategic gaps within the MRC remit, with an option for co-funding with the Ministry of Defence on blood product innovation.

Who can apply

Restricted to researchers who submitted a successful round four outline application and received a formal invitation. Lead applicants must be based at eligible UK research organizations. International co-leads permitted if they provide unique expertise or facilities.

Perks & benefits

  • Training the next generation of researchers
  • Acting as hubs for research capacity building
  • Opportunity to secure additional competitive funding
  • Cross-sectoral collaboration opportunities
  • 14-year sustained support for long-term research programmes

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