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Molecular and cellular medicine: new investigator: responsive mode

Apply for funding to:

  • research molecular and cellular medicine
  • take the next step towards becoming an independent researcher

You must have:

  • the skills and experience to ‘transition to independence’
  • the support of a host research organisation eligible for MRC funding

Neurosciences and mental health: new investigator: responsive mode

Apply for funding to:

  • research neurosciences and mental health
  • take the next step towards becoming an independent researcher

You must have:

  • the skills and experience to ‘transition to independence’
  • the support of a host research organisation eligible for MRC funding

Infections and immunity: new investigator: responsive mode

Apply for funding to:

  • infections and immunity
  • take the next step towards becoming an independent researcher

You must have:

  • the skills and experience to ‘transition to independence’
  • the support of a host research organisation eligible for MRC funding

Population and systems medicine: new investigator: responsive mode

Apply for funding to:

  • research population and systems medicine
  • take the next step towards becoming an independent researcher

You must have:

  • the skills and experience to ‘transition to independence’
  • the support of a host research organisation eligible for MRC funding

Neurosciences and mental health research: research grant: responsive mode

Apply for funding to support research projects focused on neurosciences and mental health.

You must be a researcher employed at a research organisation eligible to apply for MRC funding.

You can involve more than one research group or organisation in the project.

Population and systems medicine: research grant: responsive mode

Apply for funding to support research projects focused on population and systems medicine.

You must be a researcher employed at a research organisation eligible to apply for MRC funding.

You can involve more than one research group or organisation in the project.

Molecular and cellular medicine: research grant: responsive mode

Apply for funding to support research projects focused on molecular and cellular medicine.

You must be a researcher employed at a research organisation eligible to apply for MRC funding.

You can involve more than one research group or organisation in the project.

Infections and immunity: research grant: responsive mode

Apply for funding to support research projects focused on infections and immunity.

You must be a researcher employed at a research organisation eligible to apply for MRC funding.

You can involve more than one research group or organisation in the project.

Career development award

You can apply for support to become an independent researcher, if your research focus is within Medical Research Council remit to improve human health.

You must:

  • have a PhD or equivalent
  • show evidence of career progression
  • show clear plans for establishing independence and developing as a leader in your area of research

Pre-announcement: Gap fund for early-stage development of new healthcare interventions

The gap fund funding opportunity will be re-launched in April or May 2025.

Please note that there will be refinements to both the remit and the application process. We recommend checking this funding opportunity regularly for detailed updates.

You must be based at a research organisation eligible for Medical Research Council funding.

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