UK Human Functional Genomics Academic–Industry Partnership Award 2026
UK MRC-eligible researcher based at eligible organisation; collaboration with industrial partner through UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative. Published 20 Jul 2026.
Opportunity Passport
At a glance
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- RO ID
- RO-2026-006354
- Type
- Research Grant
- Level / stage
- Institution / Research Team
- Host
- United Kingdom · Eligible UK academic/research institution with industry partner
- Organisation
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
- Applicant geography
- Applicants from United Kingdom
- Funding
- Funding available
- Award
- GBP 15,000–100,000 total
- Deadline
- November 1, 2026, 23:59 (Europe/London)
- Last checked
- August 23, 2026
Opportunity overview
UK MRC-eligible researcher based at eligible organisation; collaboration with industrial partner through UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative. Published 20 Jul 2026.
Funding
- Funding coverage
- Funding available
- Financial model
- Research grant / award
- Award
- GBP 15,000–100,000 total
- Duration
- 3–12 months; projects should start from March 2027 following decisions.
- Research costs: Yes
Eligibility
UK academic/research lead eligible for MRC funding plus an industry partner with a clearly defined co-development role.
- Applicant geography
- Applicants from United Kingdom
- Affiliation
- Independent academic researcher eligible for MRC funding with a genuine industry collaborator; industrial partner must provide matched funding in cash, in kind or both.
Programme details
- Funder / sponsor
- Medical Research Council (MRC) / UK Human Functional Genomics Initiative
- Host organisation
- Eligible UK academic/research institution with industry partner
- Host country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Europe
- Disciplines
- Biology
Application
- Method
Required documents
- Official application form
- Scientific case
- Defined measurable objectives
- Data management and sharing plan
- Intellectual property strategy
- Industry matched-contribution details
Download the official application form from the Initiative funding page and email the completed form to the submission address stated there.
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Deadlines
- Application deadlineNovember 1, 2026, 23:59 (Europe/London)Applications close 1 November 2026 at 23:59 UK time.
Sources and verification
Verification status: Verified. Last checked: August 23, 2026.
- Innovation & Collaboration Fund — Academic and Industry Partnership AwardsOfficial source · checked August 23, 2026
- Collaboration grant - functional genomics / academic-industry partnershipOfficial source · checked August 23, 2026
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