Neurosciences and mental health: programme: responsive mode
2 months ago
Apply for funding to support a programme of research focused on neurosciences and mental health.
You must:
- be employed at a research organisation eligible to apply for Medical Research Council (MRC) funding
- have a record of securing funding and delivering research
There is no limit to the funding you can apply for. Applicants typically apply for £1 million or more.
We will usually fund up to 80% of your project’s full economic cost.
Your programme can last up to five years.
You must complete the pre-application stage and be invited to the full stage.
This is an ongoing funding opportunity. Application rounds close every January, May and September.
You can only apply for this funding opportunity if we have invited you to do so following a successful pre-application. See How to apply for more information.
Before applying for funding, check the .
UKRI has introduced new role types for funding opportunities being run on the new UKRI Funding Service.
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Who is eligible to applyTo be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity you must:
- be employed by an
- show that you will direct the project and be actively engaged in the work
- have a substantial record of securing funding and delivering high-quality research
- focus your application within the science area of neurosciences and mental health
- have completed the pre-application stage and been invited to the full application stage
For applicants who do not have a contract of employment for the duration of the proposed project, by submitting an application the research organisation is confirming, if it is successful:
- contracts will be extended beyond the end date of the project
- all necessary support for the project and the applicants will be provided, including mentorship and career development for early career researchers
You are not eligible to apply for a programme grant if you lead a programme at an:
- MRC institute
- MRC partnership institute
You are not usually able to apply for another programme grant if you already hold a programme grant. We expect you to focus on leading only one MRC programme. Contact us at if there are exceptional reasons for you to have multiple programmes.
You are also not eligible to apply for this funding opportunity as a project lead if you are based at an international research organisation. This does not include MRC Unit The Gambia or MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine that are eligible to apply as project lead. Before applying for funding, check the .
International applicantsYou can include international applicants as project co-leads where they will be making major intellectual contribution to the design or conduct of the project. The contribution and added value to the research collaboration should be clearly explained and justified in the application, see Applicant and team capability to deliver.
Equality, diversity and inclusionWe are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all funding applicants. We encourage applications from a diverse range of researchers.
We support people to work in a way that suits their personal circumstances. This includes:
- career breaks
- support for people with caring responsibilities
- flexible working
- alternative working patterns
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