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Using the ‘Our Future Health’ data resource for research

Data access support for MRC-funded health research using Our Future Health.

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This pilot scheme covers data access costs for eligible MRC-funded researchers using the Our Future Health dataset. Researchers are responsible for compute service costs, which are billed directly.

Proposed research should be within the MRC remit to improve human health. Studies are expected to last one or two years and should discover and test more effective ways to predict, detect and treat maj

Research within the MRC remit to improve human health, using the Our Future Health dataset to discover and test more effective ways to predict, detect and treat major diseases. The scheme only covers data access costs associated with one study by a named researcher; compute services are the researcher’s responsibility.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£1M

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: ukri-post-187877Source: www.ukri.org