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

Open call · deadline 2026-09-10 (64 days left at last rebuild).

Referencecand-46
Source programmeauto-discovery
Typegrant
Statusopen
Closing date2026-09-10
Indicative budget26.25M-50M GBP
Last updated2026-07-08

What this call is about

What it funds: The MRC Centre of Research Excellence (MRC CoRE) funding supports interdisciplinary research to tackle complex health challenges, aiming for transformative advances in biomedical and health research over a 14-year period.

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Frequently asked

When is the deadline for cand-46?

The listed closing date is 2026-09-10. Always verify on the official programme page — deadlines can shift.

How do I check if my startup is eligible?

Eligibility depends on country, entity type, team size and technology readiness (TRL). VIRA.space (Virtual Innovation Research Assistant) runs a free structured eligibility check against the full call requirements — this page shows only a teaser summary.

Where is the official call published?

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