Research and Career Development Awards
Research and Career Development Awards support researchers with skills training and conference attendance linked to funded projects to strengthen expertise, collaboration and career development.
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Funder: Medical Research UK
Due Dates: Rolling (Both award categories)
Funding Amounts: One-off awards: up to £10,000 for skills training or £2,500 for conference attendance, subject to research-area limits
Summary: Supports training and conference attendance linked to an active MRC or Medical Research UK grant.
Key Information: Invitation only for UK-based mid-career researchers; contact the Research Team before applying.
Description
Medical Research UK offers Research and Career Development Awards to UK-based mid-career researchers holding an active Medical Research Council (MRC) or Medical Research UK grant. These one-off awards complement the original funded project, supporting activities that strengthen the grant holder’s skills, professional networks and career development. The proposed use of funding must be clearly linked to that original grant.
Skills Training and Development Awards support training within researchers’ fields, collaboration and sharing expertise with researchers outside their own institutes. Conference Attendance Awards support participation in person or virtually, enabling researchers to build networks, establish collaborations, and present and discuss findings with peers before publication in scientific journals. Funding is restricted by research area, with opportunities covering several disease and health fields.
