When you become a fellow there are certain expectations placed on:
- you
- your research organisation
- the Medical Research Council (MRC)
Expectations placed on fellows
If you become a fellow you are expected to:
- manage your career and personal development
- maximise the impact of your research
- act as an ambassador of MRC and offer support to the next generation of researchers
You are also expected to read and follow:
- UK Research and Innovation’s terms and conditions for training funding
- MRC funding: additional terms and conditions
These also include information on extensions and other aspects of award management.
For further details, see MRC guidance for fellowship applicants.
Expectations placed on research organisations
Expectations are also placed on your research organisation when you are a fellow, namely that they:
- give proper recognition to you
- support your career development
- support the development of science
For further details, see MRC guidance for fellowship applicants.
Expectations placed on MRC
MRC is expected to:
- fund outstanding fellows
- support key career stages
- value MRC’s fellows
MRC has a leading national role in training future research leaders across a range of biomedical, clinical and health disciplines, and we are a signatory to the concordat to support the career development of researchers.
Last updated: 30 March 2026