MRC Insight blog
All blog posts ordered by publication date
5 February 2026
MRC funding update
An update on MRC funding during UKRI’s transition, what’s changing, and the next steps for paused opportunities and reopening timelines.
14 January 2026
Why evidence matters in health research
Professor George Davey Smith explains why he encourages scientists to look for ways they might be wrong.
10 December 2025
Making sense of MRC translational funding: a simple guide
MRC translational research funding can help turn discoveries into real-world health solutions. Find out what we offer, to help you apply for the right type.
26 November 2025
MRC forward look: where we need your research ideas
Two years into his role, our Executive Chair shares his top priorities, including focus areas we’re exploring for the future where we need your research ideas.
30 September 2025
UKRI-funded ATTUNE project
Find out about a joint UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) council funded project that uses arts-based approaches to understand adverse childhood experiences.
