Grant opportunity
UKRI Translation: MRC Proof of Concept: stage one
This funding opportunity was previously titled ‘Developmental pathway funding scheme: stage one’. Apply for funding to develop and test novel therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics and other interventions. You must be employed at a research organisation eligible for Medical Research Council (MRC) funding. MRC
- Funder
- MRC / UKRI
- See official UKRI opportunity page for closing date
- See official UKRI opportunity page for closing date
- Award
- Funding available under UKRI opportunity terms
- Applicant
- UK research organisations eligible under the funder rules
- Discipline
- Health and Biomedical Sciences
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Posted
- Jul 2, 2026
Call summary
Overview
UKRI Translation: MRC Proof of Concept: stage one is a UKRI funding opportunity. This funding opportunity was previously titled ‘Developmental pathway funding scheme: stage one’. Apply for funding to develop and test novel therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics and other interventions. You must be employed at a research organisation eligible for Medical Research Council (MRC) funding. MRC
Who can apply
UK research organisations eligible under the funder rules.
What it supports
- Health and Biomedical Sciences
- United Kingdom
- Grant
Funding and duration
- Funding available under UKRI opportunity terms
See official UKRI opportunity page for closing date
See official UKRI opportunity page for closing date
How to apply
Open the linked UKRI opportunity page to confirm eligibility, deadline, call documents and application route.
Call details
Source-based overview
This funding opportunity was previously titled ‘Developmental pathway funding scheme: stage one’. Apply for funding to develop and test novel therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics and other interventions. You must be employed at a research organisation eligible for Medical Research Council (MRC) funding. MRC
Eligibility
UK research organisations eligible under the funder rules.
Funding and benefits
Funding available under UKRI opportunity terms
Themes and supported activities
Health and Biomedical Sciences
United Kingdom
Grant
Deadline and timeline
See official UKRI opportunity page for closing date: See official UKRI opportunity page for closing date.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Open the linked UKRI opportunity page to confirm eligibility, deadline, call documents and application route.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.