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 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.
Apply for funding to undertake world-leading research to advance the field of artificial intelligence (AI) in the UK.
This opportunity is aimed at established researchers. International applicants are welcome. However, you must be based in the UK at an organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation funding to hold the fellowship.