Cancer Research UK: Early Detection and Diagnosis Programme Award
The Early Detection and Diagnosis (ED&D) Programme Award funds long-term, multidisciplinary research programmes that transform how and when cancer and precancerous states are detected. The scheme supports broad, multi-strand research that addresses major challenges in early detection and diagnosis of cancer and shows a clear path toward population or clinical impact.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Applicants must be scientists, clinicians, or healthcare workers
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Based at a UK university, hospital, CRUK Institute, or research institution
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Must have extensive postdoctoral experience and the ability to lead an independent research group
Funding Details:
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Up to £2.5 million (USD 3.1 million)
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Funding period: Up to 5 years
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Supports salaries (except for PI), PhD students, postdocs, technical staff, equipment, and running costs
Deadline (Preliminary Application):
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11 September 2025
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Committee review: November 2025
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Final decisions: May 2026
Research Scope Includes:
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Biomarker identification and validation
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Risk stratification
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Preclinical models
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Non-confirmatory clinical trials for early detection
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Data science, decision support, and health systems research
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Public health behaviour and health economics of ED&D
Not Funded:
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Basic research without ED&D impact
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Population-level screening trials
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Therapeutic development (covered under other CRUK schemes)
More Information:
Apply via Flexi-Grant
Contact: [email protected]
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