MRC Proof of Concept: Stage One (previously known as MRC DPFS)
Application deadline
Next call open: 2nd July 2026
Deadline: 18 November 2026
by invite only for stage 2
Award volume
No limit (typically 1-2M)
Award duration
Typically up to 3-5 years
About the call
Apply for funding to develop and test novel therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics and other interventions.
You can apply for academically-led translational projects that aim to either:
improve prevention, diagnosis, prognosis or treatment of significant health needs
develop research tools that increase the efficiency of developing interventions