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Early independence: career development fellowship

Apply for an early independence fellowship if your research focus is within Medical Research Council (MRC) remit. You must: have a PhD or equivalent show evidence of career consolidation and productivity show clear plans for establishing your own research niche that enables a step-change towards independence

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Funding: Amount varies or is not published
Location: United Kingdom
Deadline: 15 September 2026, 4:00 PM
Provider: UKRI

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Funding organisation: Medical Research Council (MRC)
Location: United Kingdom
Opens: 23 June 2026, 9:00 AM
Closes: 15 September 2026, 4:00 PM
Apply for an early independence fellowship if your research focus is within Medical Research Council (MRC) remit. You must: have a PhD or equivalent show evidence of career consolidation and productivity show clear plans for establishing your own research niche that enables a step-change towards independence
Funders: Medical Research Council (MRC)

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