# Capacity Building Clinical Research Training Fellowship

**Funder:** MRC (UKRI)
**Deadline:** 13 January 2027 (16:00 UK time)
**Duration:** 2-4 years
**Consortium:** Optional — may include project partners providing cash or in-kind contributions; joint funding available with named charities
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/capacity-building-clinical-research-training-fellowship/
**Last updated:** 11 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For registered healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, midwives, AHPs, healthcare scientists, pharmacists, clinical psychologists, dentists, GPs, veterinarians) who hold a PhD and need to reacquire research skills, hosted at an eligible UK research organisation. Funds salary, consumables, equipment, training and NHS research costs; MRC funds 80% FEC. Jointly funded options available with several UK charities.

## Summary

The Capacity Building Clinical Research Training Fellowship from MRC (UKRI) funds registered healthcare professionals who hold a PhD and need to reacquire research skills after time away from active research, covering salary, consumables, equipment, training and NHS research costs at 80% FEC. It is open to doctors, nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, pharmacists, clinical psychologists, dentists, GPs and veterinarians hosted at an eligible UK research organisation, for projects lasting two to four years. Several UK charities co-fund the scheme, and MRC runs the call annually.

## Who should apply

- Registered healthcare professionals holding a PhD (doctors, nurses, midwives, AHPs, healthcare scientists, pharmacists, clinical psychologists, dentists, GPs, veterinarians)
- Applicants who need to reacquire research skills after a period away from active research
- Researchers hosted at an eligible UK research organisation
- Candidates open to joint funding arrangements with partner UK charities

## Key dates

- Annual deadline, next round closes 13 January 2027 at 16:00 UK time
- Single-stage application
- Project duration of 2-4 years

## Tips for applicants

- Clearly frame the career gap and how the fellowship rebuilds specific research skills, this is the core eligibility test for this scheme.
- Check whether your topic fits a jointly funded charity route, as this can strengthen the application and widen funding routes.
- Since MRC funds 80% FEC, confirm your host institution will cover the remaining costs before submitting.

## Frequently asked questions

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

Registered healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, midwives, AHPs, healthcare scientists, pharmacists, clinical psychologists, dentists, GPs and veterinarians who hold a PhD and need to reacquire research skills, hosted at an eligible UK research organisation.

### How long does the MRC Capacity Building Fellowship last?

Between two and four years.

### What costs does the MRC Capacity Building Fellowship cover?

It covers salary, consumables, equipment, training and NHS research costs, with MRC funding 80% of full economic costs.

### Is a consortium required for this fellowship?

No, a consortium is optional; applicants may include project partners offering cash or in-kind contributions.

### Does MRC fund this fellowship jointly with other organisations?

Yes, joint funding is available with several named UK charities.

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