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MRC (UKRI)
Capacity Building Clinical Research Training Fellowship (CRTF)
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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.
Details
| Funder | MRC (UKRI) |
| Duration | 2–4 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage; fellowship start expected June–September 2027 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | GB |
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.
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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