The MRC’s new investigator grants support individuals who have not previously led a research team or been awarded a substantial grant as fellow or project lead. As such this ongoing funding opportunity could be a really great chance for researchers looking to transition to independence and lead their first research team! (But note, it’s not for researchers who already have applications under way for the MRCs other fellowship schemes.) This scheme is open to either non-clinical or clinically active researchers.
Through this scheme the MRC is looking to fund research in areas including, but not limited to:
- neurodegeneration
- clinical neurology and neuroinflammation
- mental health
- addictions and substance misuse
- behavioural and learning disorders including autism
- cognitive and behavioural neuroscience and cognitive systems
- sensory neuroscience including vision and hearing
- neurobiology and neurophysiology
- underpinning support, such as neuroimaging technology, brain banking and neuroinformatics
The current round closing date is 30 April 2025, 4pm. More info here: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/neurosciences-and-mental-health-new-investigator/