MRC Early Independence: Career Development Fellowship — September 2026
MRC fellowship supporting researchers establishing an independent research career within MRC remit.
Expired.
This record is retained for historical intelligence. Check the programme history and related open opportunities below for a newer or comparable call.
Opportunity Passport
At a glance
ExpiredVerified
- RO ID
- RO-2026-006580
- Type
- Fellowship
- Level / stage
- Early Career Researcher
- Host
- United Kingdom · UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
- Organisation
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
- Applicant geography
- Worldwide / global eligibility
- Funding
- Funding available
- Package value
- Salary and justified project costs; MRC generally funds 80% of full economic cost and 100% of permitted exceptions.
- Last deadline
- September 15, 2026, 16:00 (Europe/London)
- Last checked
- August 23, 2026
Opportunity overview
For early-career researchers moving towards independence with a UK host organisation; eligibility and support rules per call (see call).
Funding
- Funding coverage
- Funding available
- Financial model
- Mixed funding package
- Package value
- Salary and justified project costs; MRC generally funds 80% of full economic cost and 100% of permitted exceptions.
- Duration
- Up to 5 years; expected start between June and September 2027
- Research costs: Partial
Eligibility
Researcher with PhD/equivalent demonstrating productivity and an independence plan; all nationalities may apply subject to an eligible UK host. The scheme is not for applicants who will be clinically active during the fellowship.
- Applicant geography
- Worldwide / global eligibility
- Minimum degree
- PhD or equivalent
Programme details
- Funder / sponsor
- Medical Research Council (MRC)
- Host organisation
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
- Host country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Europe
- Disciplines
- Medicine, Social Sciences
Application
- Method
- Online portal
Refer to the official source for complete application instructions.
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Deadlines
- Application deadlineSeptember 15, 2026, 16:00 (Europe/London)Applications close 15 September 2026 at 4:00pm UK time.
Sources and verification
Verification status: Verified. Last checked: August 23, 2026.
- Early independence: career development fellowshipOfficial source · checked August 23, 2026
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