Early independence: career development fellowship

Medical Research Council (MRC)
Ongoing

Funding

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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:

individualacademic

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.

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Full details from Medical Research Council (MRC)

Apply for an early independence fellowship if your research focus is within Medical Research Council (MRC) remit.You must:

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Last updated: 24 March 2026