Early independence: clinician scientist fellowship
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Early independence: clinician scientist fellowship supports clinically active researchers with research time, training and project costs to advance human health and establish research independence.
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Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: No funding cap; salary and project costs for up to five years, at 80% FEC plus permitted exceptions
Summary: Supports clinically active researchers to establish their own research niche, build a small team and transition to independence.
Key Information: Applicants must be registered healthcare professionals with a PhD or equivalent and an eligible UK host.
Description
The Medical Research Council (MRC), part of UK Research and Innovation, runs this personal fellowship within the Fellowship Investment Framework. It supports clinically active researchers with a higher research degree and evidence of career consolidation and productivity across past appointments. Protected research time, training and personal development enable fellows to establish distinct research plans, begin building a team and make their first step-change towards independence.
Research must improve human health within MRC’s remit, from basic studies relevant to disease mechanisms to translational and developmental clinical research. Areas include infections and immunity, molecular and cellular medicine, population and systems medicine, neurosciences and mental health, translation, global health, methodology and public health. Research periods overseas, at another UK organisation or in industry can broaden training, collaborative networks and cross-sector experience.
