Discovery Programme Foundation Award

The Discovery Programme Foundation Award funds mid-career researchers to develop an independent research programme and scientific leadership in cancer research. The award supports a well-structured programme of work deliverable within a six-year time-frame and can span molecular to whole-body cancer research, multidisciplinary approaches and development or application of novel technologies. It is aimed at investigators who already hold a salaried independent position at a UK research institution.

Up to £1.5m of funding to support a research programme over six years (or part-time equivalent).

Applicants must be a scientist, clinician or healthcare worker based in a UK university, medical school, hospital or research institution and demonstrate the skills and experience of the 'Transition to Scientific Leadership' career stage. During the award the applicant must hold a post fully funded by the national Higher Education Funding Council, the NHS or equivalent; the award cannot be used to fund part of the applicant's salary.

Applicants must contact the funder for an informal confidential discussion of their proposal prior to submitting an application; applications are submitted to closed rounds reviewed twice per year.