Call: This scheme supports the purchase of mid-range equipment for use across research within the MRC’s scientific remit. Applications must consist of a single piece of capital equipment, although this can include equipment that requires assembly or involves several components (not necessarily physically linked) provided they constitute a single technology platform. The primary purpose of the requested equipment must be biomedical research. Building on the Technician Commitment UKRI Action Plan, the funder particularly encourages applications from research technical professionals (RTPs).
Please note: This is a pre-announcement ahead of the call opening on 13th August 2026. Funder details may be subject to change upon official launch. The Research Strategy Office will communicate any major changes once the call opens.
Funding Available: The award range for this opportunity is £200,000 to £1,000,000. MRC will fund up to 100% of the full economic cost (FEC). If the total equipment cost exceeds this amount, the remainder must be met by other institutional or external contributions.
Further Information
University Internal selection:
The University can only submit up to 5 applications to the MRC Mid-range Equipment call.
Therefore, this call will be managed according to the University’s restricted calls procedure.
Schools have been asked to each provide a ranked lists of application requests they recommend and supported to apply to this round of funding.
Departments should therefore await communication from their School office to understand the selection/ranking process and timetable.
Internal selection deadline: 8th September 2026.
Funder deadline: 4:00 p.m. 5 November 2026.
If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact researchstrategy@admin.cam.ac.uk.
Posted on 10/06/2026
