# Capacity Building Clinical Research Training Fellowship (CRTF)

**Funder:** MRC (UKRI)
**Deadline:** 2 September 2026 (4:00pm UK time)
**Duration:** 2–4 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage; fellowship start expected June–September 2027
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/capacity-building-clinical-research-training-fellowship/
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For registered healthcare professionals (including doctors, nurses, AHPs, vets) who hold a PhD received ≥5 years ago and wish to reacquire research skills. Fellowship must be hosted at an eligible UK research organisation; international applicants must hold or obtain UK regulatory body registration. Funded at 80% FEC. Jointly funded options available with named charities. Applicant must intend to be clinically active in the UK during or after the award.

## Summary

The MRC Capacity Building Clinical Research Training Fellowship (CRTF) funds registered healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, vets) to reacquire research skills through a 2-4 year fellowship at a UK host institution. The call targets clinicians with a PhD obtained 5 or more years ago who intend to remain clinically active in the UK. Funding is at 80% full economic cost, with joint funding options available from named charity partners.

## Who should apply

- Registered healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, AHPs, veterinarians)
- PhD holders with ≥5 years since doctorate
- Clinicians intending to remain clinically active in the UK during or after the award
- Researchers seeking to rebuild or develop new research capability after clinical practice

## Key dates

- Deadline: 2 September 2026, 4:00 pm UK time
- Single-stage application, fellowship start expected June, September 2027
- Fellowship duration: 2-4 years

## Tips for applicants

- This fellowship is explicitly designed for clinical re-entry; emphasise the gap between your PhD and now and how you plan to reintegrate research into clinical practice.
- Joint funding with named charities is available; check the MRC website for partnering organisations and tailor your host institution choice accordingly.
- Host institution eligibility is strict and UK-based; verify your institution is on the approved list and that the supervisor has prior MRC success.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible for the MRC Capacity Building Clinical Research Training Fellowship?

Registered healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, AHPs, vets) holding a PhD obtained ≥5 years ago and intending to remain clinically active in the UK.

### How long is the MRC CRTF and what does it fund?

The fellowship runs 2-4 years and is funded at 80% full economic cost to support research retraining at an eligible UK institution.

### What is the deadline for the MRC CRTF?

The deadline is 2 September 2026 at 4:00 pm UK time, with fellowship start expected June, September 2027.

### Can international healthcare professionals apply for the MRC CRTF?

Yes, but they must hold or obtain UK regulatory body registration and be hosted at an eligible UK research organisation.

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