All MRC funding opportunities opening in 2024 and onwards will use the UK Research and Innovation Funding Service.
For further information, see council transition to the new Funding Service and our pathway for change.
We held a webinar on 20 November 2023 for potential applicants applying to MRC responsive mode and fellowship funding opportunities closing in January 2024. Watch the webinar recording (Zoom). Passcode: sh6Q?EAU
MRC reserves the right to amend any of the published dates for opening, closing, shortlisting and meetings. Please check regularly in case of any changes.
We highly recommend that you check the important information at the end of this page on:
- applicant responsibilities for the application process
- information related to closing, shortlisting and meeting dates
Opportunity closing date
It is your responsibility to ensure that:
- you apply to the correct MRC funding opportunity
- your application is submitted with adequate time to allow your research organisation to undertake all the necessary checks
- your host research organisation completes the final submission of the application before the date and time advertised on the funding finder
Your application will be unsuccessful if you submit it to the incorrect MRC funding opportunity.
Late applications will not be considered.
Funding opportunity guidance
You must read the funding opportunity guidance before starting your application.
Shortlisting dates
Unless otherwise indicated, MRC shortlisting of applications should take place four to five weeks before the meeting date.
Please do not contact us for a decision regarding an MRC application.
We will notify you by email with the outcome of your application as soon as operationally possible after the shortlisting meeting has concluded.
Meeting dates
Following the conclusion of the funding decision meeting, we aim to inform each applicant of the funding decision by email (successful and unsuccessful), within 10 working days.
Contact details
If you have any questions regarding the correctness of any information published on this MRC timelines page, or you experience any difficulties navigating, please contact the Research Funding Policy and Delivery (RFPD) team.
Email: rfpd@mrc.ukri.org
We will be happy to help resolve issues related to our published content or page navigation.
The Research Funding Policy and Delivery (RFPD) team will provide a response to your email query within 10 working days.
Please do not email RFPD to request progress of a submitted application, as we are unable to provide this information.
