Research skills initiatives

UKRI funds a range of training schemes and initiatives beyond those offered through doctoral training grants and fellowships and those governed by separate UKRI funded investments.

Apprenticeships, internships and placements

Optional schemes and initiatives that UKRI funds to offer training through collaboration with external organisations

Training courses and programmes

Training courses funded by UKRI. Of varying duration, they focus on developing different skillsets directly or indirectly supportive of your research

Mentoring and shadowing

Opportunities for mentoring and advice on career development and UKRI funding

Awards

MRC Max Perutz award

A science communication competition for current Medical Research Council (MRC) PhD students

MRC Millennium Medal

The MRC Millennium Medal is presented to an exceptional researcher who has made a major contribution towards MRC’s mission

MRC Impact Prize

Prize to recognise individuals or teams who have made outstanding contributions in medical research

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