Using the ‘Our Future Health’ data resource for research
Funding
Up to £1,000,000
Location
England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
The Medical Research Council will pay data access costs for researchers using the Our Future Health database. This is a pilot scheme for researchers who already have MRC funding. You can get up to £1 million to cover data access fees. You must apply through the Our Future Health process first. The scheme runs on a rolling basis with no set deadline. This funding only covers the cost of accessing data, not other research expenses. You need existing MRC support to be eligible.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must have existing MRC funding support
- Must apply through Our Future Health data access process
This is for researchers who already receive funding from the Medical Research Council. You must be planning to use the Our Future Health database for your research. It is not for new researchers or those without existing MRC support.
Sectors
Regions
This is a pilot scheme through which the Medical Research Council (MRC) will cover data access costs for eligible researchers who are currently supported by MRC. Data is accessed through Our Future Health and you must apply for access through the Our Future Health process.
You must apply for data access through the Our Future Health process. The MRC will then cover your data access costs if you are eligible.
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