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.
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Search and filter this listThis 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.
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 support for research staff, consumables, travel costs and appropriate capital equipment.
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.
Apply for funding to research myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME/CFS.