MRC: new investigator research grant: applicant-led

The Medical Research Council (MRC), under UK Research and Innovation, is offering applicant-led research grants for new investigators. This funding opportunity is designed to support research with high scientific ambition and significant potential for impact, specifically targeting novel projects that address biomedical or human health questions to advance the mechanistic understanding of health and disease. The goal is to fund innovative research that can shift thinking or practice within a field and unlock new pathways for future investigation. Awards are determined through a shortlisting process based on relative competitiveness, evaluating the articulation of potential outcomes, the capability of the applicants, the suitability of the research environment and infrastructure, and the credibility of risk mitigation strategies. New investigators must specifically provide evidence of their potential for independent leadership. Required documentation includes a digital Outline Data Management Plan and, where applicable, a Combined Facilities List or specific forms for NERC marine facilities. Applicants utilizing JASMIN storage must adhere to specific contact and charging protocols based on the volume of data required.