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Clinical Research Training Fellowship
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The MRC Clinical Research Training Fellowship funds clinically active healthcare professionals in the UK to complete a PhD or MD, covering salary, tuition fees, and up to £25,000 per year for consumables, equipment and travel. It is open to nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, pharmacists, clinical psychologists, doctors, dentists, GPs and veterinarians registered with a UK statutory regulatory body. The fellowship runs for 2-4 years (usually 3) and must be hosted at an eligible UK research organisation, with expected starts between October 2027 and January 2028.
Details
| Funder | MRC (UKRI) |
| Budget | Up to £25,000 per year for consumables, equipment and travel, plus salary and tuition fees |
| Duration | 2-4 years (usually 3 years) |
| Consortium | No - individual applicant, hosted by an eligible UK research organisation |
| Application | Single stage via UKRI Funding Service |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
For clinically active healthcare professionals (nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, pharmacists, clinical psychologists, doctors, dentists, GPs, veterinarians) registered with a UK statutory regulatory body, to undertake a PhD/MD. Fellowship must be hosted at an eligible UK research organisation; expected start between October 2027 and January 2028.
Who Should Apply
- •Clinically active healthcare professionals registered with a UK statutory regulatory body (nurses, midwives, AHPs, healthcare scientists, pharmacists, clinical psychologists, doctors, dentists, GPs, veterinarians)
- •Individual applicants rather than consortium teams
- •Researchers planning to undertake a PhD or MD
- •Applicants able to secure hosting at an eligible UK research organisation
- •Early-career clinicians moving into academic research training
Key Dates
- •Expected start between October 2027 and January 2028
- •Single-stage application via the UKRI Funding Service
- •Fellowship duration of 2-4 years, usually 3 years
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Applications go through the UKRI Funding Service rather than a funder-specific portal, so allow time to set up and navigate that system.
- ✓Because the award funds salary and tuition alongside research costs, work closely with your host institution's finance and HR teams early to confirm salary scales and fee levels.
- ✓Clearly frame how the PhD/MD builds a pathway back into clinical academic practice, since the fellowship is explicitly aimed at clinically active professionals rather than full-time researchers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the MRC Clinical Research Training Fellowship pay?
It covers salary and tuition fees plus up to £25,000 per year for consumables, equipment and travel.
Who is eligible for the MRC Clinical Research Training Fellowship?
Clinically active healthcare professionals such as nurses, doctors, dentists, pharmacists, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, clinical psychologists, GPs and veterinarians who are registered with a UK statutory regulatory body.
How long is the MRC Clinical Research Training Fellowship?
It runs for 2 to 4 years, usually 3 years, to complete a PhD or MD.
Do I need a consortium to apply?
No, this is an individual applicant award hosted by an eligible UK research organisation.
When does the fellowship start?
The expected start window is between October 2027 and January 2028.
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