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MRC Infections and Immunity Programme Grant
May 22, 2025, 22:51

MRC Infections and Immunity Programme Grant

The Medical Research Council (MRC) invites applications for long-term, large-scale programme grants to support coordinated groups of interrelated projects addressing significant research questions in infections and immunity. These programmes aim to generate transformative insights into human infectious diseases, immune-mediated conditions, and inflammation. Successful proposals will align with MRC strategic priorities and demonstrate high scientific ambition and innovation.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for MRC funding

  • Must have a substantial track record of securing funding and delivering impactful research

  • Programme must fall within the remit of infections and immunity

  • Only invited applicants who have successfully passed the pre-application stage may submit a full application

  • International co-leads may be included, but not as project leads

  • Programme leads from MRC institutes or who already hold an active programme grant are generally not eligible

Funding Details:

  • No funding cap; most applicants request £1 million or more

  • MRC funds up to 80% of the full economic cost (FEC), and 100% of permitted exceptions

  • Duration: Up to 5 years

  • Funds can cover salaries, research and technical staff, equipment, consumables, infrastructure, travel, NHS research costs, and international collaboration (subject to limits)

  • Does not fund: Randomised clinical trials, PhD studentships, or publication costs

Deadline:

4 September 2025 at 4:00 PM UK time

(Pre-application required by 7 July 2025)

Where to Go for Further Information:

Official Page: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/infections-and-immunity-programme-grant

Contact: [email protected]

Application Support: [email protected]

antimicrobial resistance cancer chronic infections co-infection studies epidemiology immune-mediated disease immunology infections and immunity inflammation research mrc programme grant mrc research funding mrc strategy OncoDaily Oncology translational research uk biomedical research vaccinology
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