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    GrantsMRC New Investigator Research Grant
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    MRC New Investigator Research Grant

    Applications closed
    30 Jul 2026
    8 weeks ago

    MRC funding for early-career researchers to establish independent research programs in discovery and early translational research, covering up to 5 years with support for salary, costs, and team building.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 7 Apr 2026· 5 months agoviaUKRI
    Applications closed
    30 Jul 2026
    8 weeks ago
    Applications close passed on 30 Jul 2026.

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    • Funding
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Applications closed
      30 Jul 2026
      1 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Closed for applications on 30 Jul 2026. Published 5 months ago.

    7 Apr 2026Today30 Jul 2026

    Brief

    The Medical Research Council (MRC) offers funding to support early-career researchers establishing independent research programs. This grant is designed for researchers transitioning to independence and supports discovery and early translational research within MRC priority areas. Funding covers up to 5 years and can include up to 50% of the applicant's salary, research costs, and team support, with the MRC covering 80% of full economic costs. This opportunity is ideal for researchers ready to lead their own research teams and pursue ambitious, innovative projects in biomedical and life sciences.

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    ESRC Grow Awards for Researchers at Career Transition Points

    ESRC Grow Awards provide £100,000-£500,000 in funding to support UK researchers building new capabilities, changing disciplines, or establishing independence during key career transitions.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
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    ESRC Curiosity-Driven Research Grants for Social Scientists

    ESRC funds curiosity-driven social science research projects led by individuals or small teams, offering up to £2 million (80% funded) for ambitious proposals lasting up to five years.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
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    Experimental Medicine Studies on Gambling Disorder Mechanisms

    Funding for independent academic research using experimental medicine approaches to investigate the causal mechanisms of gambling disorder in human subjects.

    est.£10,000,000
    Published 8 Oct 2026
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    MRC Centre of Research Excellence Funding - Round 5 Outline Applications

    Apply for up to £26.25 million in MRC funding over 14 years to establish a centre of research excellence addressing complex health challenges.

    est.£50,000,000
    Published 1 Oct 2026
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    Original closed notice on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Research and Innovation
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    ukri.org
    Record ID
    mrc-new-investigator-research-grant-applicant-led
    MR
    Funding body
    Medical Research Council (MRC)
    Sector
    Research & Innovation