MRC: Artificial intelligence, engineering biology and quantum technologies: highlight notice

04/04/2024

31/03/2025

Apply for funding for the application of artificial intelligence (AI), engineering biology, and quantum technologies in biomedical research and development. Amount note We will usually fund up to 80% of your project’s full economic cost. These have been selected for their ability to build strategic advantage, create opportunities for growth, and capitalise on existing UK strengths. During the highlight period MRC particularly welcomes applications from teams that are applying AI, engineering biology or quantum technologies, to better enable them to meet relevant MRC board and panel and cross-cutting themes.

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) recognises the strategic importance to the UK of five critical technologies: future telecommunications semiconductors AI engineering biology quantum technologies.

Applicant type Academic Institution; Commercial or Private Sector; Government or Public Sector; Non-profit Career stages Early Career and Emerging in Field; Mid-Career to Established in Field Eligibility Note You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for MRC funding. You can get funding through any grants from MRC responsive mode or translation funding opportunities. You should apply through the existing funding opportunity that is most relevant to your science area and career stage.