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

Medical Research Council (MRC)
Ongoing

Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

The Medical Research Council offers research grants for medical and health research projects. You must work for an eligible research organisation like a university or research institute. You can work with multiple research groups or organisations on your project. The funding amount is not specified in this pre-announcement. There is no set deadline as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This is for researchers employed by recognised research institutions. More details about eligibility and funding amounts will be available when the full call opens.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Must be employed by eligible research organisation
  • Research must be within MRC remit
Who is this for?

This grant is for researchers employed by eligible research organisations such as universities or research institutes. You need to be conducting research that fits within the Medical Research Council's remit of medical and health research. It is not for individuals or businesses outside of recognised research institutions.

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Apply for funding to support research within the remit of the Medical Research Council.You must be employed by an eligible research organisation.You can involve more than one research group or organisation in the project.

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Last updated: 4 April 2026