MRC Funding Reopens as UK Researchers Gain New Paths for Curiosity-Driven Medical Studies
MRC reopens curiosity-driven funding, launching new UK pathways for applicant-led medical research and experimental medicine.
Major funding announcements, research programmes and investment in UK medical science.
Gut Microbiome Changes Could Help Flag Parkinson’s Disease Risk Earlier, MRC Study Suggests
MRC research suggests gut microbiome changes may help flag Parkinson’s disease risk earlier in future studies.
UKRI Reopens Key MRC Funding Lines as Medical Research Momentum Returns
UKRI has reopened key MRC funding lines, restoring momentum for UK medical research and applicant-led grants.
MRC Reopens Curiosity-Driven Funding as UK Medical Research Pipeline Regains Momentum
MRC reopens curiosity-driven funding with a new model to speed decisions and support UK medical research across disciplines.
UK Medical Research Council Reopens Curiosity-Driven Funding as New Grants Prepare to Launch
MRC reopens applicant-led funding on 7 April 2026, with experimental medicine grants and new schemes to follow.
MRC Reopens Curiosity-Driven Funding as UK Medical Research Pipeline Regains Momentum
MRC reopens UK curiosity-driven funding, restoring spring 2026 application routes for medical research and experimental medicine.
UKRI Reopens MRC Curiosity-Driven Funding as New Medical Research Opportunities Go Live
UKRI has reopened MRC applicant-led funding, with new medical research opportunities set to follow in late April 2026.
Government Announces £2.5bn National Flood Resilience Plan amid Rising Climate Risks
UK Government unveils a £2.5bn flood resilience plan combining engineering works and nature-based solutions to protect vulnerable communities.
Children in struggling families to be offered at-home vaccinations in £2m England pilot as uptake falls
England will pilot at-home vaccinations for children in struggling families as uptake drops below WHO targets and MMR coverage hits decade lows.
