The MRC Proof of Concept scheme (formerly known as the Developmental Pathway Funding Scheme) opens for stage one applications on 2 July 2026 and closes on 18 November 2026.
Ahead of this funding opportunity opening, the MRC Translational Research team will deliver a webinar for potential applicants.
The webinar will provide:
- an overview of the MRC Proof of Concept scheme
- information on what MRC is looking for in an application
- information on the application and assessment process
- tips for writing a successful stage one application
- an opportunity for questions and answers
The session will be recorded and published after the live event.
Find out more about the scheme, panel and stage one application prior to the webinar.
Note: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is streamlining its research translation and commercialisation funding opportunities to make them clearer and more consistent. This update affects only the naming of UKRI funding opportunities and not existing remits, funding modes and processes.