Early independence: career development fellowship
MRC early-independence fellowship for researchers establishing their own research niche.
Expired.
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Opportunity Passport
At a glance
ExpiredVerified
- RO ID
- RO-2026-007006
- Type
- Fellowship
- Level / stage
- —
- Host
- United Kingdom
- Organisation
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
- Applicant geography
- Applicants from United Kingdom
- Funding
- Funding available
- Award
- —
- Last deadline
- September 15, 2026, 16:00 (Europe/London)
- Last checked
- August 29, 2026
Opportunity overview
MRC early-independence fellowship for researchers establishing their own research niche.
Funding
- Funding coverage
- Funding available
- Financial model
- Research grant / award
- Research costs: Yes
Eligibility
PhD/equivalent; evidence of career consolidation/productivity; support of eligible research organisation. International applicants welcomed.
- Applicant geography
- Applicants from United Kingdom
- Minimum degree
- PhD or equivalent
Programme details
- Funder / sponsor
- Medical Research Council (MRC)
- Host country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Europe
- Disciplines
- Health & Medical Sciences
Application
- Method
- Online portal
Deadlines
- Closing dateSeptember 15, 2026, 16:00 (Europe/London)2026-09-15 16:00 Europe/London
Sources and verification
Verification status: Verified. Last checked: August 29, 2026.
- Early independence: career development fellowshipOfficial source · checked August 29, 2026