Pre-announcement: MRC: new investigator research grant: applicant-led

Medical Research Council (MRC)
Ongoing

Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

This is a pre-announcement for a Medical Research Council grant for new investigators. The grant helps researchers take the next step towards becoming independent. Your research must fall within the Medical Research Council's remit. This covers medical and health research areas. The funding amount is not yet specified. There is no deadline mentioned, suggesting it may be a rolling application process. Full details about eligibility and how to apply are not available yet. This appears to be an early notice before the full grant opens.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Research must be in MRC remit

Regions

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: 5 April 2026