MRC Infections and Immunity New Investigator

Apply for funding to:

• research infections and immunity
• take the next step towards becoming an independent principal investigator.

You must have:

• a postgraduate degree
• the support of a host research organisation eligible for MRC funding.

You are not eligible if any of these apply:

• you have held an award with a duration of three years or more and direct science costs of more than £50,000 per year
• you have applied unsuccessfully to this scheme twice
• you are waiting for the outcome of a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) fellowship application.

There is no limit to the funding you can apply for, but the typical full economic cost of a project is under £1 million. MRC will usually fund 80% of the full economic cost.

This funding usually lasts three years and covers up to 50% of your salary.

This is an ongoing scheme. Application rounds open every February, June and October.

Find out more and apply online.