Small molecule high throughput screen using AstraZeneca facilities

About this grant

Apply for funding to run a high throughput screen (HTS) using AstraZeneca's compound library and screening robots. There are two funding opportunities per year that are open to all targets.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Must be based at an eligible organisation
• Research applications led by commercial entities are not eligible
• Project leads at international research organisations not eligible (except MRC Unit The Gambia or MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit at LSHTM)

What the funding covers

• Access to over two million molecules in AstraZeneca's compound library
• Use of AstraZeneca's screening robots
• FEC up to £270K (£250K cost to MRC)
• Duration typically 15 months (12-18 months range)

How to apply

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14. 14Send completed application to research office for checking
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