Medical Research Council (MRC) · GB · UKRI
This scheme funds ambitious research within the remit of the Medical Research Council (MRC) to transform understanding of human health and disease. It supports projects that drive insights into causes and mechanisms of disease, accelerating diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. There is no funding limit, and projects can involve multiple research groups or organisations. Funding covers 80% of full economic cost (FEC) and 100% of exceptions, for up to five years.
Applicants must be employed by an eligible research organisation. The scheme is open to researchers within the MRC remit, and projects can involve multiple groups or organisations. Full eligibility details are provided on the UKRI opportunity page.
2026-04-07
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| Curated item | Value in this record | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Funding agency | Medical Research Council (MRC) | Official page ↗ |
| Country / funding source | GB · UKRI | Official page ↗ |
| Deadline | 2026-04-07 — read from the official page | Official page ↗ |
| Funding amount | Not stated on the official page | Official page ↗ |
| Eligibility | 3 structured dimensions — see the eligibility panel above | Official page ↗ |
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