Project Grants

Our Project Grants provide funding for senior group leaders and their teams. Awards are made for innovative research with the potential for high research impact.

Leukaemia UK is delighted to be offering Project Grant Funding again in 2026.

We provide funding for the leukaemia research community, the very best scientists and clinicians towards the aim of discovering and developing better treatments for the disease, and ultimately to improve outcomes for all those diagnosed.

Leukaemia UK’s Project Grant awards fund only novel, clearly defined projects and will not financially supplement existing research projects.

Please note:
We have made the strategic decision to pause new Project Grant funding rounds after this 2026 call. We are planning a new translational small grant scheme for 2027 and additionally beyond then, aim to introduce less regular, project-style thematic grant calls.
The John Goldman Fellowship Follow-Up Fund grant round will continue unchanged.

Successful applications must be able to demonstrate:

  • An innovative research project idea
  • Scientific excellence
  • The potential for high scientific and/or clinical impact

Who can apply?

Applications are invited from established research group leaders, senior clinician scientists and/or senior research scientists with an outstanding research track record from across the UK. Grants are available for up to £250,000 to span a maximum three-year period.

 

Application process

Applications for the 2026 Project Grant are now live with a submission deadline of midday on 8th July 2026. All applicants can expect to hear the outcome of their application by 22nd December 2026.

Applications must be submitted via the Leukaemia UK Funding Management System. In order to submit an application, applicants are required to register for an account in the Leukaemia UK Funding Management System, as are the applicant’s Head of Department, Institutional Finance Approver and any Co-applicants, all of whom are also required to approve the application prior to the submission deadline. We therefore suggest that applicants begin their applications as soon as possible, to avoid any delays with the submission process. Applications can be saved in the system and updated at any time prior to the submission deadline. A user guide to submitting an application is available – please contact our research team.

Please also read our full Project Grant guidance and Terms and Conditions before starting your application.

If you have any questions or queries regarding Leukaemia UK’s Project Grants, please email our research team.

Previous application outcomes

  • The success rate for 2025 applications was 5%
  • The success rate for 2024 applications was 7%
  • The success rate for 2023 applications was 8%
  • The success rate for 2022 applications was 7%
  • The success rate for 2018 applications was 11%
  • The success rate for 2017 applications was 8%