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Medical Research Council Early Independence Fellowship 2026/2027
- Deadline
- 16:00 UK timeClosing date: 15 September 2026 4:00pm UK time
- Applications open
- Funding
- Partial fundingTravel
- Level
- Postdoc
- Host country
- United Kingdom
- Who can apply
- All nationalities
- Fields
- Health and medicine
- Duration
- 60 months
- Funder
- Medical Research Council (MRC)
Apply on the official site (ukri.org)
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The MRC fellowship supports postdoctoral health and medicine research with salary, project costs and travel funding in the United Kingdom for up to five years. Apply by 15 September 2026.
Who can apply?
Postdoctoral applicants of all nationalities can apply in the health and medicine field. The fellowship is hosted in the United Kingdom and is not remote.
What does the funding cover?
The Medical Research Council Early Independence fellowship funds travel, salary and project costs at 80% of the full economic cost. It lasts 60 months, with funding for up to five years, pro rata for part-time fellowships.
When is the deadline and how does the timeline run?
Applications open on 23 June 2026, and the closing deadline is 15 September 2026 at 16:00 UK time.
How do I apply?
- Go to the official UKRI page.
- Complete the application for the Early Independence: career development fellowship.
- Submit it by applying on the official page.
Questions and answers
Who can apply for Medical Research Council (MRC)?
All nationalities.
What does Medical Research Council (MRC) cover?
Travel.
When is the deadline for Medical Research Council (MRC)?
15 September 2026 (UK time).
Am I eligible?
Answer a few questions and get an assessment based on the official requirements.