
MRC Opens New Funding Round as UK Research Council Shifts Back to Curiosity-Driven Science
MRC has reopened applicant-led funding as UKRI restores curiosity-driven research support across key life sciences grant schemes.
Funding rounds, strategy and policy decisions shaping life sciences research in the UK.

MRC has reopened applicant-led funding as UKRI restores curiosity-driven research support across key life sciences grant schemes.

NICE and MHRA launch an aligned pathway to speed new medicines to NHS patients by publishing licensing and value decisions together.

NICE and MHRA launch a faster pathway to bring new medicines and health technologies to NHS patients sooner.

MRC reopens applicant-led funding in April 2026, with new UK research opportunities set to reshape medical science support.

NICE launches a new HealthTech programme to speed NHS access to cancer tests and AI tools across England and Wales.