Funding to reimburse time and expenses for public partners to work with researchers in developing applications to MRC research funding opportunities.
Public partners include a diverse range of communities and people of all ages and backgrounds, who bring different life experiences, knowledge and perspectives.
To be eligible, members of the public must be contributing in a personal capacity and not working in a professional capacity (where their contribution is already covered by existing payment, for example, employed by a charity or support group and contributing on behalf of this organisation).
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity you must:
- be employed by an eligible research organisation
- show that you will lead the project and be actively engaged in the work
A research organisation may lead or partner on more than one application and applications may comprise more than one research organisation.
VALUE AND DURATION
£5,000-£20,000 for up to 18 months.
KEY DATES
Expression of interest deadline: 8 April 2025
Full application opening date: 24 April 2025 (by invitation only)
Webinar: 15 May 2025 (registration details will be confirmed 24 April 2025)
Full application deadline: 26 June 2025
Full details can be found in the guidance document below and on the opportunity webpage.