Medical Research Council (MRC)

MRC funds world-leading discovery and translational research to accelerate diagnosis, advance treatment and prevent human illness.

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Highlights

MRC impact showcase

MRC funded discovery science underpins gene therapy cures

News

29 May 2025

MRC, NIHR and CRUK enhance support for clinical research leaders

28 May 2025

MRC improving medical research

13 May 2025

Multiple chronic illnesses linked to higher risk of depression

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Blog

26 March 2025

Chairing a new funding stream: MRC Experimental Medicine Panel

MRC blog

19 March 2025

Beyond the bench: the MRC-AMS policy internship scheme

MRC blog

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Funding opportunities

Clinician scientist fellowship

Apply for support to become an independent researcher in a medical research field.

Your research can focus on any area of Medical Research Council’s (MRC) remit to improve human health.

You must:

  • be a registered healthcare professional
  • have a PhD or equivalent
  • show evidence of career development
Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Medical Research Council (MRC)
Funding type:
Fellowship
Publication date:
11 June 2025
Opening date:
Closing date:

Predoctoral clinical research training fellowship

Apply for funding to undertake a PhD.

Your research can focus on any area of Medical Research Council (MRC)’s remit to improve human health.

You must:

  • be a registered healthcare professional
  • be at an appropriate point in your training to undertake a PhD
  • show plans to pursue a research career
Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Medical Research Council (MRC)
Funding type:
Fellowship
Publication date:
11 June 2025
Opening date:
Closing date:

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Address

Medical Research Council (MRC)
Polaris House,
North Star Avenue,
Swindon,
SN2 1FL

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Events

Environmental sustainability: strategies for waste reduction

1 July 2025

Online and at The University of Edinburgh, Nucleus Building, Thomas Bayes Road, Edinburgh EH9 3FG, Elm room (hybrid event)

Engineering Biology Mission Hubs showcase: ELEMENTAL

4 July 2025

Online

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