If you are a researcher with a track record of leading your own independent research, we can help you become an internationally-recognised leader in your field. We will contribute to your salary and project costs with no limit on the amount you can apply for.
Funding finder
Funding opportunity sorting options
38 opportunities found using the current filters, sorted by closing date
Funding opportunity list
Search and filter this listYou can apply if you are a research-qualified healthcare professional at consultant level or equivalent, not currently undertaking any substantial research activity, and looking to develop your research interests through collaborative high-quality research partnerships.
You can get funding to support predoctoral and postdoctoral research proposals across any area of MRC’s remit to improve human health. You can apply for a fellowship lasting between two and four years but they usually last for three. The funding will cover your salary and related expenses.
This award can help you become an independent investigator through a programme of research and training lasting up to five years. We will provide your salary plus some support costs.
To apply, you must have:
- research plans within MRC’s remit which do not overlap with those of your current group leader or proposed sponsor
- a track record of challenging, original and productive research across past appointments, and an upward trajectory
- identified opportunities for developing and progressing in your career
You must have a higher research degree in medicine or another clinical area.
The Future Leaders Fellowships is a £900 million fund for early career researchers and innovators. It supports research and innovation by outstanding individuals and helps them to establish themselves in universities, UK-registered businesses and other research and innovation environments.
You can get funding for a research project across any area of MRC’s remit to improve human health.
You can apply for:
- predoctoral fellowships – if you are a clinician wanting to undertake a PhD or other higher research degree
- postdoctoral fellowships – if you were awarded a PhD some time ago but have not been active in research since, we can help you to reacquire research skills.
We expect you to be undertaking your specialty training. You can apply for a fellowship lasting between two and four years but they usually last for three. Funding will cover your salary and related expenses.
This award can help you become an independent investigator through a programme of research and training lasting up to five years. We will provide your salary plus some support costs.
To apply, you must have:
- research plans within MRC’s remit which do not overlap with those of your current group leader or proposed sponsor
- a track record of challenging, original and productive research across past appointments, and an upward trajectory
- identified opportunities for developing and progressing in your career
You must have a higher research degree in medicine or another clinical area.
If you are a clinically-active healthcare professional with a track record of leading your own independent research, we can help you become an internationally-recognised leader in your field.
We will contribute to your salary and project costs with no limit on the amount you can apply for.
If you are a talented postdoctoral researcher, this award can help you become an independent investigator, establishing and managing your own research programme.
You can get funding for a research and training programme lasting up to five years and offering personal and career development.
If you are a researcher with a track record of leading your own independent research, we can help you become an internationally-recognised leader in your field. We will contribute to your salary and project costs with no limit on the amount you can apply for.