MRC: research grant: applicant-led
Funds ambitious, investigator-led research to advance understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of human health and disease within the MRC's remit.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: Open - no closing date (applications accepted any time)
Funding Amounts: No set funding limit; typically funds 80% of full economic cost (FEC) and 100% of eligible exceptions; projects up to 5 years.
Summary: Supports ambitious, applicant-led research advancing understanding of human health and disease, funding discovery and early translational projects within MRC's remit.
Key Information: Applications are continuously accepted; only one application per project lead can be under assessment at a time.
Description
This opportunity supports ambitious, applicant-led research projects that advance understanding of human health and disease. It funds discovery and early translational research within the Medical Research Council (MRC) remit, aiming to drive insights into disease mechanisms, accelerate diagnosis, advance treatment, and prevent illness. Projects can be multidisciplinary, involve multiple research groups or organisations, and are encouraged to include global perspectives. The scheme provides flexible support for up to five years, with no set funding limit, and is open to eligible UK research organisations.
