Collaborative Research Partnerships Opportunity

1 month ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom NERC - the Natural Environment Research Council Full time
Join a Community of Diverse Researchers

We are seeking to establish new, high-value collaborative activities or capabilities between diverse groups of researchers within the remit of Medical Research Council (MRC).

To be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity, you must be employed by an organisation eligible to apply for MRC funding and plan to create a novel partnership between a diverse group of researchers.

The grant will allow you to:

  • establish new, high-value collaborative activities or capabilities that add value to high-quality scientific programmes already supported by grants from MRC and other funders

Funding is available for between one and five years.

You must complete the pre-application stage and be invited to the full application stage. This is an ongoing funding opportunity. Application rounds close every January, May, and September.

Eligible applicants must focus their application within the research area of:

  • infections and immunity
  • molecular and cellular medicine
  • neurosciences and mental health
  • population and systems medicine

For applicants who do not have a contract of employment for the duration of the proposed project, submitting an application confirms that contracts will be extended beyond the end date of the project, and all necessary support for the project and the applicants will be provided.

Earning a Salary of £50,000 - £70,000 per Year

This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £70,000 per year, making it an attractive opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in research.

We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all funding applicants and encourage applications from a diverse range of researchers.

We support people to work in a way that suits their personal circumstances, including career breaks, support for people with caring responsibilities, flexible working, and alternative working patterns.



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