Develop guidance for better research methods

Apply for funding to develop new guidance on biomedical and health research methods.

The guidance should aim to:

• improve the understanding and use of better methods related to the remit of MRC or NIHR
• be accessible to those without specialist methodology knowledge.

You must have a postgraduate degree and be based at an eligible research organisation.

Funding is for up to 18 months and can cover 100% of directly incurred costs. Indirect and estate costs are not eligible.

This is a recurring opportunity. Applications open once a year, closing in June.

To be eligible for this grant you must:

• be employed at an eligible research organisation
• hold at least a postgraduate degree
• be a registered healthcare professional
• have a PhD, MD or equivalent
• be working at a senior level with specialised knowledge and demonstrable capacity for professional - independence and leadership
• have a research partner based at an eligible research organisation.

Eligible organisations are:

• UK higher education institutions
• research council institutes
• UKRI-approved independent research organisations
• public sector research establishments
• NHS bodies with research capacity government-funded organisations
• MRC units and partnership institutes, including those in Gambia and Uganda.

You can find out more about individual and institutional eligibility when you check if you’re eligible for funding.

We recognise the diversity of skills necessary for a successful research team and encourage multidisciplinary teams or approaches.

We encourage applications from collaborative teams, which may include international co-investigators who provide expertise that is not available in the UK. Please contact us to confirm eligibility prior to submission.