UKRI Translation: MRC Proof of Concept — Stage Two, November 2026
MRC Proof of Concept stage two. Stage-two opportunity for applicants invited after successful stage-one process; UK eligible research organisation rules apply. Published/opened 9 Jul 2026.
Invite only. Restricted application stage: only applicants invited or approved through an earlier stage may submit.
Opportunity Passport
At a glance
Closing SoonInvite onlyVerified
- RO ID
- RO-2026-006358
- Type
- Research Grant
- Level / stage
- Institution / Research Team
- Host
- United Kingdom · Eligible UK research organisation
- Organisation
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
- Applicant geography
- See eligibility details
- Funding
- Funding available
- Award
- Total call fund GBP 10 million; no per-project funding limit. MRC normally funds 80% FEC and 100% of permitted exceptions; eligible international co-lead costs follow MRC limits.
- Deadline
- November 4, 2026, 16:00 (Europe/London)
- Last checked
- August 23, 2026
Opportunity overview
MRC Proof of Concept stage two. Stage-two opportunity for applicants invited after successful stage-one process; UK eligible research organisation rules apply. Published/opened 9 Jul 2026.
Funding
- Funding coverage
- Funding available
- Financial model
- Research grant / award
- Award
- Total call fund GBP 10 million; no per-project funding limit. MRC normally funds 80% FEC and 100% of permitted exceptions; eligible international co-lead costs follow MRC limits.
- Research costs: Partial
Eligibility
Invite-only. Team must have been invited following successful stage-one assessment or approved resubmission; international project co-leads may participate.
- Applicant geography
- See eligibility details
- Affiliation
- Invite-only stage two following successful MRC Proof of Concept stage one assessment or an approved invited resubmission. UK eligible lead required; international project co-leads may participate under MRC rules.
Programme details
- Funder / sponsor
- Medical Research Council (MRC)
- Host organisation
- Eligible UK research organisation
- Host country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Europe
- Disciplines
- Arts & Humanities, Medicine
Application
- Application access
- Invite only
- Method
- See official instructions
- Nomination
- Required
Deadlines
- Application deadlineNovember 4, 2026, 16:00 (Europe/London)Stage-two applications close 4 November 2026 at 4:00pm UK time.
Sources and verification
Verification status: Verified. Last checked: August 23, 2026.
- UKRI translation: MRC proof of concept: stage twoOfficial source · checked August 23, 2026