MRC: partnership grant: applicant-led (no closing date)
Apply for funding to support partnerships to carry out novel collaborative activities between a team of researchers, with interdisciplinarity encouraged where appropriate.
You must be employed by an eligible research organisation. The grant will allow you to:
- establish novel high-value collaborative activities or capabilities
- add value to high-quality research activities supported by existing funding, or underpin future funding in our remit build capacity in an area of unmet need
Funding is available for between 18 months and five years. You are strongly encouraged to contact us before applying for advice. Applications out of scope will be rejected.
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, or contribute to the academic leadership of the partnership
- demonstrate that you and your team have the right expertise and experience to deliver the aims of the partnership, using interdisciplinary approaches where appropriate
For applicants who do not have a contract of employment for the duration of the proposed project, by submitting an application the research organisation is confirming, if it is successful:https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/mrc-partnership-grant-applicant-led/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
- 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
More info here https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/mrc-partnership-grant-applicant-led/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Posted December 2025