- research infections and immunity
- take the next step towards becoming an independent researcher
- the skills and experience to 'transition to independence'
- the support of a host research organisation eligible for Medical Research Council (MRC) funding
- have
- be able to show that your skills and experience match those in the 'transition to independence' stage of the
- use this grant to support your long-term career goals and chosen career route
- show that you will direct and be the sole intellectual leader of the proposed project
- focus your application within the research area of infections and immunity
- are employed as a postdoctoral research assistant, although this grant cannot start until your current work finishes
- hold a lecturer appointment, a junior fellowship or another research staff position
- hold, or have held, an early career training fellowship such as an MRC skills development fellowship
- do not have a contract with your chosen host organisation
- are not currently based at the eligible research organisation that has agreed to host your new investigator award
- are either a non-clinical or clinically active researcher
- have any number of years of experience
- contracts will be extended beyond the end date of the project
- all necessary support for the project and the applicants will be provided, including mentorship and career development for early career researchers
- already held an award that facilitates the transition to independence
- applied for a new investigator research grant twice before
- an application for any UKRI fellowship currently under consideration, including a , or
- career breaks
- support for people with caring responsibilities
- flexible working
- alternative working patterns
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Infections and immunity: new investigator: responsive mode - Swindon, United Kingdom - NERC - the Natural Environment Research Council
Description
Opportunity status: Open Funders: Funding type: Grant Publication date: 15 February Opening date: 15 February 2024 9:00am UK time Closing date: 15 May 2024 4:00pm UK timeApply for funding to:
You must have:
There is no limit to the funding you can apply for, but the typical full economic cost of a project is under £1 million. MRC will usually fund 80% of the full economic cost.
This funding usually lasts three years and covers up to 50% of your salary.
This is an ongoing funding opportunity. Application rounds close every January, May and September.
Before applying for funding, check the .
UKRI has introduced new role types for funding opportunities being run on the new UKRI Funding Service.
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Who is eligible to apply
To be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity you must:
You are also eligible to apply if you:
For applicants who do not have a contract of employment for the duration of the proposed project, by submitting an application the research organisation is confirming, if it is successful:
Who is not eligible to apply
You are not eligible to apply if you have achieved independence, for example by receiving substantial grant income as a fellow or project lead (formally known as principal investigator).
'Substantial grant income' is typically defined as grants or fellowships that are three or more years long, providing more than £50,000 direct research costs each year (excluding your salary).
You are also not eligible to apply if you have:
If you are unsure whether you meet the eligibility criteria or have any questions about your eligibility you should contact to find out whether you can apply.
Read our for situation-specific eligibility information.
Project co-leads
Project co-leads can be involved, if they bring expertise to the project from outside the research field of the project lead.
The current supervisor or lab head of the project lead should not be a co-lead.
International applicants
You can include international co-leads if they provide expertise in another research field that is not available in the UK. You must justify in your application why their expertise is required, see Applicant and team capability to deliver.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all funding applicants. We encourage applications from a diverse range of researchers.
We support people to work in a way that suits their personal circumstances. This includes: