Developing people and skills – MRC

Funding for biomedical research and innovation
Learn about funding options for biomedical researchers and innovators at each career stage

Fellowships
Find out what fellowships MRC funds, what expectations come with them, and what opportunities are available for MRC fellows

Skills and experience needed to win support
What you need to demonstrate in order to be considered suitable for a funding scheme

Support available to become an independent investigator
How MRC helps postdoctoral researchers become independent investigators

MRC studentships
Types of MRC studentships, eligibility criteria and amounts for stipends and allowances

Career development opportunities for current MRC students
Get valuable work experience or recognition for your work

Biomedical career profiles
Read about the careers of established biomedical researchers

Biomedical research roles and career pathways
Explore career pathways in biomedical research and learn about roles in research and innovation

MRC flexible working practices
How MRC supports flexible working patterns and supports researchers’ time off for a career break, maternity or paternity leave and more

The secrets of good science writing
Tips from former judges of the Max Perutz Science Writing Award on how to communicate your ideas clearly and effectively

Doctoral training partnership (DTP)
Find out what DTPs MRC funds, allocations, and what opportunities are available

Observing a board meeting
Apply to be an observer at one of our funding board meetings

MRC awards and recognition
We have a portfolio of prizes recognising excellence at different career stages