CMM International Fund for Global Advancement of Medical Mycology - Round 1
A principal aim of the MRC Centre for Medical Mycology and its International Units is to facilitate and enhance global mycology research and development (R&D) aimed at advancing knowledge on fungal pathogens and diseases they cause.
To achieve this aim we are delighted to announce the launch of the inaugural CMM International Fund for Global Advancement of Medical Mycology. Awards (up to £30k over 2 years) will support excellent, internationally collaborative research and development, having high potential and a robust pathway to build capacity via significant onward funding. We are likely to fund up to 10 applications in this round.
Typically, projects will be expected to last up to 24 months in duration. All projects will involve a Collaborator based in Exeter at the MRC CMM and at least one Applicant/Collaborator/Partner in at least one of the CMM International Units (CMM AFRICA, CMM LATAM).
The deadline for submission is 9th February 2026 at 23:59 (UK time). Applications received after this deadline will not be considered. Notifications of awards will be made by the end of May 2026. Please ensure you have read our FAQs before submitting a proposal.
ALL applicants will need join the CMM-FAILSAFE Network in order to apply for project funding. Please apply at: https://cmm-failsafe.com/become-a-member/. Membership applications can be processed in parallel with funding applications.
Researchers who collaborate with a Brazilian researcher in Sao Paulo State, can request further support for FAPESP-funded PhD scholarships and Postdoctoral fellowships. Eligible applicants may choose to couple funding through this scheme to an application for CMM International Fund to maximally boost research capacity focused on endemic fungal diseases (cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, sporotrichosis). Please refer to the FAPESP-funded scholarship/fellowship Application Guidelines below for more details. Visit https://cmm-latam.com/funding/ for more guidance and details and contact us at cmm-latam@usp.br for specific queries and support for a FAPESP-funded project proposal).
For general support with your application and for general enquiries, please contact us at mrccmm@exeter.ac.uk.
If you experience any technical issues with the submission portal, please email your application and supporting documents to us at mrccmm@exeter.ac.uk before the deadline and include a screenshot of the technical issue.
Webinar and Q&A
The slides presented at the Webinar and Q&A session on the 3rd December 2025, along with the recording, are now available to view through the following links:
Slides: CMM Int Fund - WEBINAR - 03 Dec 20225
Recording: CMM International Fund Webinar and Q&A
Application Guidelines documents
It is essential that you refer to the full application guidelines, templates and eligibility information prior to submitting (see below)
CMM International Fund_FAPESP-funded projects_Application GUIDELINES_Round1_fina
(through the CMM LATAM Unit, please visit https://cmm-latam.com/funding/ for more information and details)
CMM International Fund_Due Diligence Form LEAD APPLICANT_Round 1_final
(this is a mandatory requirement when the Lead Applicant is not a HEI or government body in the UK, EU, USA or Canada).
CMM International Fund_Due Diligence Form PARTNER_Round 1_final - to be prepared in advance of award acceptance
(this is a mandatory requirement for all awarded projects when the Co-applicant/collaborator is not a HEI or government body in the UK, EU, USA or Canada.
We strongly encourage the Lead applicant to prepare and submit the form in advance at any time during the process by emailing it at mrccmm@exeter.ac.uk to avoid future delays.
CMM International Fund_Ts & Cs_Round 1_final* Please note revisions may occur prior to award
If applicable, Animal Checklist (forms and information available at https://nc3rs.org.uk/3rs-resources/checklists-use-animals-overseas)
