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MRC mid-range equipment

MRC has released advance notice of Round 2 of the MRC mid-range equipment opportunity to give research organisations a longer lead in time. The call is expected to be launched late October with an application deadline in mid-January 2023. The number of applications Sussex can submit is capped to a single bid therefore an internal selection process is needed.

Applications to this call can be for new capability or replacement equipment for existing capability. An MRC contribution of up to 100% of the total cost can be requested.  The MRC contribution is likely to be for equipment over £100k and no more than £800k, the total item cost may be higher, with the remainder being met by institutional or partner contributions. Please refer to the Round 1 information for details on what is in and out of scope.  Applications from all scientific areas within MRC remit are eligible.

Unlike the first round, the second round will not include an expression of interest stage and will instead go straight to full applications.  

University selection process:

If you would like to submit an application to this call you must first complete the internal Sussex application form which will be reviewed by an internal cross-School panel.

Internal applications should be submitted to research.initiatives@sussex.ac.uk by 4pm on 14th October 2022.  

Selection process timetable:

14th October 2022

Deadline to submit internal application to research.initiatives@sussex.ac.uk

w/e 28th October 2022

Internal panel meeting to review bids and make selection

31st October 2022

Applicants notified of selection outcome

Late October 2022

MRC call expected to open

Mid-January 2023

Deadline to submit full application to MRC