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MRC: New Investigator Research Grant: Applicant-Led | Subsidy Scanner

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No fixed limit; typical full economic cost (FEC) is under £1 million. MRC funds 80% of FEC and 100% of permitted exceptions.UpcomingUKRI

MRC: New Investigator Research Grant: Applicant-Led

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This grant from the Medical Research Council (MRC) supports early-career researchers who are ready to take the next step towards becoming independent scientists. It funds discovery research in human health and disease, covering up to 50% of your salary and associated project costs for typically three years.

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