Infections and Immunity Programme Grant (UKRI)
Funding large-scale collaborative research in infectious diseases and immune system disorders
🔍 Quick Snapshot
- Provider: Medical Research Council (MRC), UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
- Opportunity Type: Research Programme Grant
- Deadline: 4 September 2025, 4:00 PM UK time
- Geographic Focus: Global
- Eligibility: Malaysian researchers eligible as co-leads with essential expertise
- Themes: Infectious diseases, immune system disorders, antimicrobial resistance
🌍 About the Program
The Infections and Immunity Programme Grant supports large-scale, coordinated research programs aimed at advancing understanding and treatment of human infectious diseases and immune disorders. It fosters interdisciplinary and international collaborations to translate scientific findings into health benefits worldwide.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Project leads must be employed at eligible UK research organisations with strong research track records.
- Pre-application and invitation required before full submission.
- International researchers, including Malaysians, can apply as co-leads if providing expertise not available in the UK and making a major intellectual contribution.
🎁 Benefits
- Funding up to 80% of full economic costs, with typical applications requesting £1 million or more.
- Support for research projects lasting up to five years.
- Encourages international collaboration and impactful advances in infectious and immune disease research.
📝 How to Apply
- Contact the MRC programme manager at least six weeks before the deadline.
- Submit a pre-application outlining objectives, team, and estimated costs.
- If invited, submit the full application through the UKRI Funding Service.
- Collaborate with your team and partners during the application process.
Application Link: Infections and Immunity Programme Grant
📅 Program Timeline
- Pre-application deadline: Before 7 July 2025
- Full application deadline: 4 September 2025, 4:00 PM UK time
- Shortlisting meeting: 29 January 2026
- Funding decision: 18–19 March 2026
- Notification: Within 10 working days after decision meeting
💡 Advance Infectious Disease Research Globally
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