In a recent letter to UK Research Organisations written by Dr Rob Buckle (Director of Science Programmes at the MRC), the Medical Research Council have outlined some changes to their funding policy and application process, to allow the inclusion of a one-page…
Tackling antimicrobial resistance: Funding call announced
The ESRC, in partnership with the NIHR, AHRC, MRC, Defra and VMD are pleased to invite applications for cross disciplinary proposals on the topic of behaviour relating to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This call will address theme 4 of the cross-Research…
MRC Festival of Medical Research – June 2016
The first annual MRC Festival of Medical Research is taking place from 18 to 26 June 2016, inspired by the MRC’s Centenary Open Week in 2013. The MRC Festival will see scientists from research establishments showcasing their research through events…
Alzheimer’s Society Announce Care and Public Health programme Grant
The Society’s newly launched Care and Public Health Programme Grants aim to improve quality of life for people with dementia by focusing on research into skilled dementia care and non-pharmacological interventions. By funding studies into effective care and support interventions,…
MRC announces cross-council awards of £9.5m to tackle antibiotic resistance
Three large collaborative grants, totalling £9.5m, have been announced by the MRC as part of a cross-council initiative to help tackle the rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The awards mark one of the biggest investments into AMR since the initiative…
Pre-Call Announcement for Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance
Tackling antimicrobial resistance: human and animal behaviour The UK Research Councils, along with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and other UK funders, have been working together to identify a number of research opportunities and challenges focused on tackling…