MRC Research Grant: Applicant-Led
Supports United Kingdom biomedical teams through applicant-led grants that build discovery innovation capacity.
The MRC Research Grant (Applicant-Led) is the Medical Research Council's primary open-submission instrument for discovery and early translational research, accepting applications on a continuously rolling basis with no fixed closing date as of 7 April 2026. The scheme funds ambitious research within MRC remit that advances understanding of disease causes and mechanisms, accelerates diagnosis, adva…
Discovery and early translational research within MRC remit addressing the causes and mechanisms of disease, and accelerating diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness.
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