The Yorkshire Cancer Research 2027 Funding Round – Advancing Cancer Prevention, Early Detection and Treatment in Yorkshire and Beyond will support clinical research testing innovative approaches in NHS settings or local communities.
The program covers cancer prevention, early diagnosis and screening, treatment, and cancer-related health inequalities. A total funding pool of £10 million has been announced for the 2027 round.
Eligibility Criteria
Proposals must involve clinical research testing innovations within the NHS or local communities.
Research should address cancer prevention, early diagnosis, screening, treatment, or health inequalities.
Projects should have clear potential to benefit patients and communities.
Yorkshire Cancer Research particularly welcomes projects relevant to Yorkshire.
Full institutional and investigator eligibility requirements will be provided in the detailed call guidance.
Applicants should review the final Information for Applicants when the scheme opens.
Funding Details
Total funding available: £10 million
Individual award limits have not yet been specified on the public scheme page.
Funding will support eligible clinical research projects selected through the 2027 competition.
Deadline
- Call opens: October 8, 2026
- Preliminary application: December 3, 2026, 12:00 PM
- Full application: March 25, 2027, 12:00 PM
- Funding decisions: September/October 2027
Further Information
- Only shortlisted projects will proceed to full application.
- Yorkshire Cancer Research states that additional application details will be published when the scheme opens.
- Applicants should check the official call again after October 8, 2026 for final guidance.
- Information for Applicants 2027 Funding Round.
- Official Yorkshire Cancer Research 2027 Funding Round