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2026 Funding Round – ‘100 years of Pioneering Cancer Research in Yorkshire’

This funding round is now closed

The 2026 Funding Round is for clinical research projects testing the latest innovations in the NHS or local communities in the following areas:

  • Reducing the risk of developing cancer
  • Improving early diagnosis and cancer screening
  • Improving cancer treatments
  • Reducing cancer-related health inequalities 

Key information

Amount available: £10 million

Funding Round opens: 9 October 2025

Deadline for preliminary applications: 12 noon, 4 December 2025

Deadline for full applications: 12 noon, 26 March 2026

Funding decisions: October 2026

Before applying, please read Information for Applicants 2026 Funding Round.

To apply: visit the Flexi-Grant application portal.

Applicants who are new to Yorkshire Cancer Research will need to register a Flexi-Grant account by clicking the ‘Register’ button.

If you have any questions, please contact research@ycr.org.uk