Small molecule High Throughput Screen using AstraZeneca facilities

2 weeks ago


Swindon, United Kingdom NERC - the Natural Environment Research Council Full time
Opportunity status: Upcoming Funders: Funding type: Grant Total fund: £1,000,000 Maximum award: £270,000 Publication date: 24 April 2024 Opening date: 9 May 2024 9:00am UK time Closing date: 4 July 2024 4:00pm UK time

Apply for funding to run a High Throughput Screen using AstraZeneca’s compound library and screening robots. Funding priority in this round will be given to applications related to fibrosis or extracellular matrix targets.

Two funding opportunities a year with new thematic focus each round. Future areas will include:

  • autoimmunity
  • pain
  • motor neuron disease
  • mental health
  • dementias (including Parkinson’s and Huntington’s)
  • women’s health (including related to metabolic disorders)

The funding opportunity remains open to all targets, these will only be funded if there is insufficient demand in the areas specified in the funding opportunity guidance.

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Who is eligible to apply

To be eligible to apply for this opportunity you must be a researcher employed by an .

For applicants who do not have a contract of employment for the duration of the proposed project, by submitting an application the research organisation is confirming, if it is successful:

  • contracts will be extended beyond the end date of the project
  • all necessary support for the project and the applicants will be provided, including mentorship and career development for early career researchers
Who is not eligible to apply

Research applications that are led by commercial entities are not eligible. Applications may not include collaborations with additional commercial parties.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all funding applicants. We encourage applications from a diverse range of researchers.

We support people to work in a way that suits their personal circumstances. This includes:

  • career breaks
  • support for people with caring responsibilities
  • flexible working
  • alternative working patterns



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