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Professional doctorate: clinical research training fellowship

A fellowship for registered healthcare professionals undertaking a PhD or similar.

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This fellowship supports clinically active healthcare professionals to undertake a higher research degree, such as a PhD or MD. Research can cover any area of MRC’s remit to improve human health, from basic studies relevant to mechanisms of disease through to translational and developmental clinical research.

It is for registered healthcare professionals at an appropriate point in clinical traini…

In scope: applications across all areas of MRC’s remit to improve human health, ranging from basic studies with relevance to mechanisms of disease to translational and developmental clinical research. Science areas include infections and immunity; molecular and cellular medicine; population and systems medicine; neurosciences and mental health; translation; global health research; methodology; and public health. Global health research should align with MRC’s core remit spanning biomedical discovery research to early translational research. For veterinarians, the proposed project must be relevant to human health. Out of scope: applicants who already have a PhD or similar and want funding to reacquire research skills.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.2 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24–48 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.In-kind assistance
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: ukri-post-181184Source: www.ukri.org