The Career development award is funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) to support early-career medical researchers making the transition to independent researchers at research institutions in the UK. Applicants should be working in the following disciplines
- infections and immunity
- molecular and cellular medicine
- population and systems medicine
- neurosciences and mental health
- translation
- global health
- methodology
- public health
Applications are also open to qualified researchers from abroad, and successful applicants are eligible for a Global Talent visa under the ‘exceptional promise’ category for future research leaders. Applicants may apply for funding for projects up to 5 years. MRC funds 80% of the full economic cost.
The next applications close on September 10, 2025.