Find out more about our councils, boards and groups.
MRC council
The MRC council is responsible both for advising the MRC executive chair and making decisions, as delegated to it by the UKRI board, on scientific, research and innovation matters.
Read more about the MRC council.
MRC legacy council
The MRC legacy council remains a legal entity for the purpose of transferring assets to UKRI.
Find out more about the MRC legacy council.
MRC Executive Chair and Senior Executive Team
The day-to-day management of MRC is overseen by our Senior Executive Team, a decision-making body and discussion forum chaired by the executive chair.
Read the terms of reference and see members of the Executive Board.
Boards
Science Strategy Board
Science Strategy Board is responsible for the oversight of investment areas across the breadth of MRC business, providing integrated strategic advice to maintain a holistic investment portfolio. Science Strategy Board combines the oversight and responsibilities of the previous Strategy Board and Major Investments Board.
Read more about the role and membership.
Overview groups
Find contact details, membership and terms of reference for our overview groups:
- infrastructure and capital strategic advisory group
- population health sciences group
- data science strategic advisory group
- longitudinal population studies strategic advisory panel
- ethics, regulation and public involvement committee
- office for strategic coordination of health research
- training and careers group
- MRC ‘Black in Biomedical Research’ advisory group
Last updated: 10 February 2025