Experimental medicine stage one

Funding type: Grant · 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 . Who is eligible to apply To be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity you must: • show that you will direct the project and be actively engaged in the work • be looking to investigate the causes, progression and treatment of human disease If you do not have a contract of employment for the duration of the proposed project, by submitting an application the research organisation is confirming that, if it is successful: • contracts will be extended beyond the end date of the project • all necessary support for the project and the applicants will be provided, including mentorship and career development for early career researchers New investigator applicants We welcome applications from early career researchers. The new investigator award supports individuals who have demonstrated the potential to become independent researchers, and who are now ready to take the next step towards establishing their own research direction. If you are applying for this funding opportunity as a new investigator, you must also: • have your research organisation support • be able to demonstrate that your skills and experience at the time of your application match those of the ‘transition to independence’ career stage, as set out in the MRC skills and experience table • use this grant to support your long-term career goals and chosen career route • be able to demonstrate you are the sole intellectual leader of the application and the proposed work If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can also apply as a new investigator, if you: • are employed as a postdoctoral research assistant, although this grant cannot start until your current work finishes • hold a lecturer appointment, a junior fellowship or another research staff position • hold, or have held, an early career training fellowship such as an MRC skills development fellowship • do not have a contract with your chosen host organisation • are not currently based at the eligible research organisation that has agreed to host your new investigator award • are either a non-clinical or clinically active researcher • have any number of years of experience Who is not eligible to apply as a new investigator You are not eligible to apply if you have already achieved independence. New investigator awards support individuals who have not previously led a research team or been awarded a substantial grant as fello

Primary country

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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

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Official URL

https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/experimental-medicine/

Application URL

https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/experimental-medicine/

Last fetched

2026.10.08

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First seen

2026.10.08

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