MRC Impact Prize

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About the MRC Impact Prize

The MRC Impact Prize is currently paused for review until further notice.

The Medical Research Council (MRC) Impact Prize launched in 2022 to recognise individuals or teams who have made outstanding contributions in medical research. The prize has previously rewarded impacts in the areas of Open Science Impact, Outstanding Team Impact and Early Career Impact.

Discover more about our finalists in the latest round of the Impact Prizes.

Review of MRC Impact Prize

The MRC Impact Prize is currently paused while the prize is under review.

We are taking this time to review the scheme, including considering feedback from our research community and reflecting on how it has been delivered to date.

We will share any updates on the MRC Impact Prize with nominating institutions in due course, and this webpage will be updated accordingly.

If you have any queries, please contact: impactprize@mrc.ukri.org

Last updated: 5 May 2026

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