MRC: new investigator research grant: applicant-led

Supports discovery and early translational medical research while the project lead develops research independence. Awards normally last three to five years, start nine to eighteen months after submission, and support at most half the lead’s working time. This is a research grant, not a full-time fellowship. Only one applicant-led MRC application may be under assessment at once. Applicants can apply twice for a new-investigator award.

Requires host support and sole intellectual leadership. Postdoctoral researchers, lecturers and junior fellows may qualify; already independent investigators, substantial prior grant holders and applicants with a UKRI fellowship under assessment are excluded.