Expression of Interest: Supporting researchers to involve the public to develop MRC research funding applications

Overview

Supporting researchers to involve the public to develop MRC research funding applications

Apply for funding for your own scheme to reimburse public partners to work with researchers to develop MRC research funding applications.

You must be based at a research organisation eligible for MRC funding.

The funding can be used to contribute to an existing scheme or a new one.  It must:

• support research funding applications to MRC
• support researchers to develop, plan and deliver their activity

The full economic cost (FEC) of your scheme can be up to £20,000 and MRC will fund 100% of the FEC.  The scheme can run for up to 18 months.

To apply for this funding opportunity you must complete the mandatory expression of interest.  Project Leads from eligible Research Organisations will receive an email on 24 April 2025 with a link to submit a full application.

Check if your organisation is eligible