Available to experienced UK researchers with a substantial publication record, the MRC programme grants provide longer (5 years), larger, renewable funding. Applicants may request funding for the salary of the principal investigator and supporting staff, consumables, equipment, and travel costs over the 5 year period. Interested parties must contact the MRC head office prior to completing the application process in order to discuss their proposals, as the programme grants are extremely competitive. For further information and details on how to apply, please click on the link below. The next closing date for applications is 27 November 2008.

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