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UKRI systems approaches to advance the UK’s transition to net zero: full

Apply for funding to establish a flagship transdisciplinary research programme in systems approaches to advance the UK’s transition to net zero.

This funding opportunity is part of the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Building a Green Future strategic theme.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Innovate UK, Medical Research Council (MRC), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£9,200,000
Maximum award:
£4,600,000
Publication date:
31 May 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:

Developmental pathway funding scheme: stage one

Apply for funding to develop and test novel therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics and other interventions.

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

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Medical Research Council (MRC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£30,000,000
Publication date:
1 May 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:

Clinician scientist fellowship

Apply for support to become an independent researcher in a medical research field.

Your research can focus on any area of Medical Research Council’s remit to improve human health.

You must:

  • be a registered healthcare professional
  • have a PhD or equivalent
  • show evidence of career development
Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Medical Research Council (MRC)
Funding type:
Fellowship
Publication date:
24 May 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:

Postdoctoral clinical research training fellowship

Apply for funding to reacquire research skills.

Your research can focus on any area of Medical Research Council (MRC)’s remit to improve human health.

You must:

  • be a registered healthcare professional
  • be a PhD graduate working outside of research, usually five or more years ago
  • show plans to pursue a research career
Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Medical Research Council (MRC)
Funding type:
Fellowship
Publication date:
30 May 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:

Predoctoral clinical research training fellowship

Apply for funding to undertake a PhD.

Your research can focus on any area of Medical Research Council (MRC)’s remit to improve human health.

You must:

  • be a registered healthcare professional
  • be at an appropriate point in your training to undertake a PhD
  • show plans to pursue a research career
Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Medical Research Council (MRC)
Funding type:
Fellowship
Publication date:
30 May 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:

UK-Brazil global talent exchange scheme (pilot)

This opportunity seeks to improve the connectivity between UK and Brazilian social science research communities. It is open to attract and nurture talented people from across the social sciences to remain internationally competitive in research and innovation.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Co-funders:
Science and Innovation Network (SIN) Brazil, Brazilian National Council for the State Funding Agencies (CONFAP)
Funding type:
Other
Total fund:
£300,000
Award range:
£10,000 - £20,000
Publication date:
13 June 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:

International centre to centre research collaborations: Outlines

Apply for funding to form world-leading partnerships and work with the best international collaborators for your research. This funding opportunity is for research projects.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding and meet one of our qualifying criteria to apply.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£15,000,000
Maximum award:
£1,800,000
Publication date:
11 June 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:

The UKRI Ayrton challenge programme full stage (invite only)

Apply for funding for interdisciplinary research projects aiming to drive forward the clean energy transition in developing countries and deliver real change in clean and just energy access.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£25,000,000
Award range:
£2,000,000 - £3,000,000
Publication date:
17 June 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:

Career development award

Apply for support to become an independent researcher in a medical research field.

Your research can focus on any area of Medical Research Council’s (MRC’s) remit to improve human health.

You must:

  • have a PhD or equivalent
  • show evidence of career progression
  • show clear plans for developing as a leader in your area of research
Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Medical Research Council (MRC)
Funding type:
Fellowship
Publication date:
24 May 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:

Senior non-clinical fellowship

Apply for support to become an internationally recognised research leader.

Your research can focus on any area of MRC remit to improve human health.

You must:

  • have a PhD or equivalent
  • have experience leading research funded by a major funder
Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Medical Research Council (MRC)
Funding type:
Fellowship
Publication date:
29 May 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:

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