Early independence: clinician scientist fellowship

Funding type: Fellowship · Funders: Medical Research Council (MRC)

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This funding opportunity is open to organisations with standard eligibility. Check if your organisation is eligible . Applications are welcomed from applicants of all nationalities, including those not currently located in the UK, however, this is subject to the fellowship being based at an eligible UK research organisation . Who is eligible to apply You can apply if you are a registered healthcare professional. This includes, but is not limited to: • nurses • midwives • allied health professionals • healthcare scientists • pharmacists • clinical psychologists • doctors • dentists • general practitioners • veterinarians To be eligible to apply for the early independence clinician scientist fellowship you must: • have completed a PhD or equivalent • show evidence of skills, experience, career development and productivity across past appointments • have your own research plans that do not significantly overlap with those of your current group leaders or proposed sponsors, to establish your own research niche and team • have a research focus that is within MRC remit to improve human health and have the support of an eligible UK organisation • intend to be clinically active during or after the award There are no eligibility rules based on age or years of postdoctoral experience. You must have completed a PhD or equivalent before the fellowship award can start. If you have not yet completed your PhD, you should contact fellows@mrc.ukri.org to arrange to speak to the relevant programme manager before submitting an application. Medical and dental graduates Medical or dental graduates should have speciality registrar or consultant status or be at the equivalent level in general practice. If you have not completed your specialty training, you must have plans in place for doing so and have consulted your deanery before applying. Non-medical healthcare professionals For non-medical healthcare professionals, you must have completed your professional training. Veterinarians If you are a veterinarian, you may apply if you are a registered vet and a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Your proposed project must be relevant to human health. International applicants Applications are welcomed from applicants of all nationalities, including those not currently based in the UK. However, this is subject to the fellowship being hosted by an eligible UK based research organisation. You will need to be registered with a UK regulatory body, such as the General Medi

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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영국 소재 기관·기업(또는 영국 파트너와의 협업)이 일반적으로 요구됩니다(원문 확인 필요).

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https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/early-independence-clinician-scientist-fellowship/

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2026.10.13

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