Early independence: clinician scientist fellowship

The Early independence: clinician scientist fellowship is a competitive fellowship to support registered healthcare professionals with a PhD to make a career transition towards independent research within the Medical Research Council (MRC) remit. The fellowship funds salary and project costs for up to five years (pro rata for part-time fellowships). Awards are hosted by eligible UK research organisations and applicants may apply for joint funding with collaborating organisations. The fellowship expects award-holders to establish their own research niche and to be clinically active during or after the award.

Funding for salary and project costs (80% of full economic cost) for up to five years (pro rata for part-time fellowships); potential joint funding with collaborating organisations.

Applicants must be registered healthcare professionals who have completed a PhD or equivalent, demonstrate past productivity and career consolidation, have plans to establish an independent research programme within MRC remit, and have the support of an eligible UK research organisation. Applications are welcomed from applicants of all nationalities but the fellowship must be hosted by an eligible UK research organisation and applicants will need UK professional/regulatory registration or plans to obtain it by award start.

Submit an application through the UKRI funding service / UKRI application process and ensure hosting and eligibility with an eligible UK research organisation.