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Researchers can now apply for cross-institutional funding towards translational research projects which aim to manage, mitigate and halt Covid-19.

Awards are expected to be in the range of £20-50k, and the deadline for the first call is 2 June.

Projects should focus on rapid responses and novel solutions to understand and tackle the challenges faced during this continually evolving pandemic.

The initiative is supported by the theÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Coronavirus Response Fund, with co-funding from theÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Wellcome Institutional Strategic Support FundÌýand the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊH, GOSH and Moorfields NIHR Biomedical Research Centres.

This internal funding opportunity has a broad scope and is expected to seed novel research projects, bridge funding gaps, pump-prime further external research grant applications of boost ongoing strategic projects and initiatives where value can be added.

Projects should be 6-12 months in duration and researchers should be in a position to start the project as soon as funding is agreed. Proposals from all disciplines across Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê are welcome.

Read more details and download the application form (click on ‘Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Covid-19 Rapid Response’).

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