The Predoctoral clinical research training fellowship from the Medical Research Council (MRC) supports clinically active healthcare professionals based in the UK to undertake a higher research degree, such as a PhD or MD. Eligibility criteria:
- be at an appropriate point in your clinical training to study for a PhD, with clear plans for completing your speciality training;
- want to request a minimum of 24 months of funding, full-time equivalent to complete your PhD;
- have the support of an eligible research organisation;
- intend to be clinically active during or after the award
Applications are open to registered healthcare professionals, such as:
- nurses
- midwives
- allied health professionals
- healthcare scientists
- pharmacists
- clinical psychologists
- doctors
- dentists
- general practitioners
- veterinarians
The science areas covered in this call include:
- infections and immunity
- molecular and cellular medicine
- population and systems medicine
- neurosciences and mental health
- translation
- global health
- methodology
- public health
The fellowship provides funding for salary and project costs for three years.
Applications close January 14, 2026.