Researching ME/CFS: priority area
UK Research and Innovation’s Researching ME/CFS: priority area grant funds multidisciplinary studies on the biological mechanisms, diagnostics, and causes of ME/CFS, emphasizing collaboration and patient involvement.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: Open - no closing date
Funding Amounts: Usually up to 80% of full economic cost; award size and duration depend on the specific MRC scheme (typically 12–60 months).
Summary: Supports innovative, multidisciplinary research into ME/CFS, prioritizing key scientific questions and encouraging collaboration and patient involvement.
Key Information: Proposals can be submitted at any time through any relevant MRC funding scheme.
Description
This opportunity, managed by the Medical Research Council (MRC) under UK Research and Innovation, is designed to stimulate and support high-quality research into myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The grant prioritizes projects that address top research questions identified by the ME/CFS Priority Setting Partnership, including biological mechanisms (such as post-exertional malaise), diagnostics, genetic and immune factors, mitochondrial and oxygenation dysfunction, and other pressing scientific challenges. The scheme emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches, capacity building, and meaningful involvement of people living with ME/CFS throughout the research process. Applications are welcome from teams at all career stages and can be submitted through any open MRC grant or fellowship scheme.
