Confidence for Translation

Funded by the UKRI MRC Impact Accelerator Account (IAA) this scheme enables researchers to unlock translational bottlenecks.

Awards up to £75k, for projects of 6-9 months in duration (exceptionally 10), to address an area of unmet clinical need, or aim to improve an aspect of healthcare delivery. The funding can be used to tackle a specific bottleneck or hurdle and will be typically seeking to develop a specific concept within the areas of therapeutics, diagnostics, devices, and digital healthcare technologies. The award encourages interdisciplinary working to address major challenges in translational research, and supports the progression of research projects along the translational pipeline.

This scheme combines the former Confidence in Concept (CIC) and Project for Translation (P4T) Schemes from MRC and Wellcome respectively. Successful C4T awards will be funded from either by the URKI MRC IAA. The C4T 2025 call features a single-stage application process with deadline on 5th November 2025 (noon).

We run an online C4T information session where questions were answered about the scheme and the application process. This was hosted via Zoom on 29^th September 1-2pm (details and recording below).

Other key dates and all relevant documents for the call can be found below.

You will also need to submit the additional forms below if you are working with external partners (industry, NHS or other higher education institutions) and/or if your project involves small molecule drugs:

You can download and read the frequently asked questions for the Confidence for Translation 2025 call by following this link:

C4T AI Help bot

We have created an AI agent to help you navigate the call documentation. This AI assistant has been trained on all available documentation for the C4T funding call to help users find information more efficiently. However, as the content is AI-generated, users are strongly advised to verify any information by consulting the official documents linked on this page and to contact the Translation Manchester team for clarification if needed. As the tool is developed with an internal UoM system, UoM login is required. Try the AI bot by clicking the link below:

Recording from Information Workshop

A video recording of the C4T Information Workshop can be watched below. You can also download the slides from the webinar from the link provided. In addition to what was presented during the webinar, the slides also contain further advice on completing the application form and an introduction to the concept of a “target product profile”, TPP, which might be of assistance in completing your C4T application .

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Read about other previous funding opportunities by following the links below. Please note the calls below are currently closed for application.