MRC: new investigator research grant: applicant-led

Funding

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Deadline

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Location

England

Applications

Rolling applications

Overview

The Medical Research Council offers funding to help researchers become independent. You must conduct research that fits within MRC's medical research areas. This grant helps you take the next step in your research career. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There are no set deadlines as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. You need to demonstrate you are ready to lead your own research projects. The grant is available for researchers in England. Specific eligibility requirements are not detailed in the current information.

Requirements to check

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Research must be within MRC remit
  • Must be transitioning to independent researcher status

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Who is this for?

This grant is for researchers who want to become independent and lead their own medical research projects. You need to show you are ready to move beyond working under supervision. It is not for established independent researchers or those outside medical research fields.

Regions

No published award history for Medical Research Council (MRC). Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from Medical Research Council (MRC)

Apply for funding to take the next step towards becoming an independent researcher.Your research must be in the remit of the Medical Research Council.You must have:

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Last updated: 7 June 2026