The Medical Research Council (MRC) improves the health of people in the UK – and around the world – by supporting excellent science, and training the very best scientists.
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Who we are
Read about our mission, strategy and history
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How we're governed
Find out more about our councils, groups and committees
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Our policies, guidance and data
Our research policies, data report collections and ethics series
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Spending and accountability
Find out about our annual report and delivery plan
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Board and panel membership
View the funding boards and panels and their members
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Working for us
Find details on pension, trade unions and workplace inclusion
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Contact us
Find out how to contact us
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Our institutes, units and centres
Read more about the places that we fund
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Performance monitoring and evaluation
See how MRC evaluates research and assesses impact
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Medical Research Foundation
MRC's charitable foundation funds research that changes people’s lives
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Taking part in medical research
You can support research by being a donor, joining trials or sharing health information
Shared information
Some information about MRC is shared with UKRI and other councils.