Early independence: career development fellowship

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Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

The Medical Research Council offers early independence fellowships for career development. Your research must fall within MRC's medical research remit. You need to be an early-career researcher looking to establish independence. The fellowship is available in England.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • Research must be within MRC remit
  • Must be early-career researcher
Who is this for?

This fellowship is for early-career researchers in medical fields who want to establish independence. Your research must align with MRC's medical research priorities. You must be based in England.

Regions

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Last updated: 30 July 2026