MRC: Molecular and cellular medicine: research grant: responsive mode

22/02/2024

15/05/2024

The Medical Research Council invites proposals for its new investigator research grant in molecular and cellular medicine. The MRC is looking for new investigators with a proposal for research that increases understanding within the field of molecular and cellular medicine. The molecular and cellular medicine board (MCMB) funds research into basic biological mechanisms or technologies relevant to human health and disease. The MRC aims to increase understanding of: the structure and function of molecules and complexes the cellular environment during development and mature states how biological systems respond to challenges (for example, drugs and toxins) and diseases The MCMB leads MRC’s investments in cancer, from fundamental discovery science to epidemiology, experimental medicine and early translation. Research focused on specific organ systems or diseases (with the exception of cancer and haematology) is normally supported through our other research boards. There is no limit to the funding you can apply for, but the typical full economic cost of a project is under £1 million. MRC will usually fund 80% of the full economic cost.

The MRC is looking to fund research in areas including, but not limited to: cell biology structural biology and biophysics molecular and functional genetics, epigenetics, genomics developmental and stem cell biology (excluding neurobiology) regenerative medicine molecular haematology development of new tools and technologies relevant to MCMB remit, such as: nanotechnology chemical biology synthetic biology medical bioinformatics, including: biostatistics computational biology systems biology cancer toxicology and adverse health effects of environmental exposures pharmacology.

Eligibility Note To be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity you must: have research organisation support be able to show that your skills and experience match those in the ‘transition to independence’ stage of the MRC applicant skills and experience table use this grant to support your long-term career goals and chosen career route show that you will direct and be the sole intellectual leader of the proposed project focus your application within the research area of molecular and cellular medicine.