Early independence: clinician scientist fellowship
Funding
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Location
England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
The Medical Research Council offers early independence fellowships for clinician scientists. This funding supports researchers whose work falls within MRC's medical research areas. The grant helps bridge the gap between training and independent research careers. You must be a clinician scientist to apply. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. This appears to be a rolling application process with no set deadline. The fellowship is available in England. You need to demonstrate that your research aligns with MRC priorities.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a clinician scientist
- Research must be within MRC remit
This fellowship is for clinician scientists who want to establish independent research careers. Your research must fit within MRC's medical research remit. You should be at the early career stage transitioning from training to independence.
Regions
Apply for an early independence fellowship if your research focus is within Medical Research Council (MRC) remit.You must:
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