Small molecule high throughput screen using AstraZeneca facilities (Grant)
UK Research and Innovation, Medical Research Council (MRC)
Award
Up to £270k
Total fund Up to £1m
Deadline
Closes in 17 days (9 September 2026)
Where
UK-wide
Summary
Apply for funding to run a high throughput screen (HTS) using AstraZeneca’s compound library and screening robots. There are two funding opportunities per year that are open to all targets.
Who can apply
To lead a project, you must be based at an eligible organisation. Check if your organisation is eligible . Who is eligible to apply To be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity you must show that you will direct the project and be actively engaged in the work. For applicants who do not have a contract of employment for the duration of the proposed project, by submitting an application the research organisation is confirming, if it is successful: contracts will be extended beyond the end date of the project all necessary support for the project and the applicants will be provided, including mentorship and career development for early career researchers Who is not eligible to apply Research applications that are led by commercial entities are not eligible. Applications may not include collaborations with additional commercial parties. You are also not eligible to apply for this funding opportunity as a project lead if you are based at an international research organisation. This does not include MRC Unit The Gambia or MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine that are eligible to apply as project lead. Equality, diversity and inclusion We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all funding applicants. We encourage applications from a diverse range of researchers. We support people to work in a way that suits their personal circumstances. This includes: career breaks support for people with caring responsibilities flexible working alternative working patterns UKRI can offer disability and accessibility support for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) applicants and grant holders during the application and assessment process.
Full details
Apply for funding to run a high throughput screen (HTS) using AstraZeneca’s compound library and screening robots. There are two funding opportunities per year, which remain open to all targets.