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Centres of Excellence for Regulatory Science and Innovation

Apply for funding to establish a Centre of Excellence for Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI) to address strategic regulatory science priorities through sustained programmes of research. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for Medical Research Council (MRC) funding.

Published opportunity

Funding
From £1 to £20 million
Location
National
Deadline
12 January 2027, 4:00 PM
Provider
GOV.UK
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Published criteria

Who this opportunity is for.

Who can apply
Public Sector, Non-profit, Private Sector
Funding organisation
UK Research and Innovation, Medical Research Council
Location
National
Opens
22 September 2026, 9:00 AM
Closes
12 January 2027, 4:00 PM
Requirement
Public Sector, Non-profit, Private Sector

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  2. 02
    Compare it with your profile

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  3. 03
    Prepare the evidence the provider requests

    The exact documents vary. Use the official application guidance as the final checklist before you submit.

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