Medical Research Council (MRC)

MRC funds research at the forefront of science to prevent illness, develop therapies and improve human health.

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Highlights

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MRC funded discovery science underpins gene therapy cures

News

18 April 2024

Potential new treatment strategy for aggressive leukaemia

18 April 2024

Trial finds first potential drug for gut damage in malnutrition

15 April 2024

Specific nasal cells protect against COVID-19 in children

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Blog

1 May 2024

Work in partnership to power more equitable health research

MRC blog

3 April 2024

Extreme pregnancy sickness: the quest for a cause

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Funding opportunities

Developmental pathway funding scheme: stage one

Apply for funding to develop and test novel therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics and other interventions.

You must be a researcher employed at a research organisation eligible for MRC funding.

Opportunity status:
Upcoming
Funders:
Medical Research Council (MRC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£30,000,000
Publication date:
1 May 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:

UKRI Metascience research grants

The Metascience Grants Programme funds cutting-edge research into more effective ways of conducting and supporting Research and Development (R&D).

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Medical Research Council (MRC), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Co-funders:
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), Open Philanthropy
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£5,000,000
Maximum award:
£300,000
Publication date:
30 April 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:

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