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. These fellowships support researchers whose work falls within MRC's medical research areas. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There is no set deadline as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. You must meet certain requirements, but the specific eligibility criteria are not detailed. This appears to be aimed at early-career researchers looking to establish independence in medical research. The fellowship is available in England.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Research must be within MRC remit

Regions

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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