Blog
All blog posts ordered by publication date

17 July 2025
Why valuing novelty is key to tackling bias in research funding
Written during Ottoline’s final weeks in post, this blog post represents her reflections on diversity in the context of a suite of newly published products.

16 July 2025
Insights from our Board and Panel Associate Scheme
As MRC reopens its Board and Panel Associate Scheme and board and panel member recruitment, two associates and two scheme mentors share their experiences.

8 July 2025
Why dance research matters
Dance research has wide-ranging impact, from helping individuals with conditions such as Parkinson’s to shaping the development of intelligent systems.

26 June 2025
My journey from arts researcher to entrepreneur
Embarking on the journey from arts researcher to entrepreneur has been a transformative odyssey, driven by passion, resilience, and an unwavering belief in creativity.

25 June 2025
MRC career development award: a researcher’s path to independence
Read the experience of a Medical Research Council (MRC) Career Development Award (CDA) fellow and apply for a future opportunity.