4. MRC/DEBRA career development awards

5 year awards to support post-doctoral researchers at early and intermediate stages of their career to establish themselves as independent investigators to run their own group and develop their own research interest in EB. The aim is to create future leaders in the EB field. In partnership with the Medical Research Council (MRC).

MRC/DEBRA Career Development Awards

Opens on 04 August 2023 with a deadline of 13 September 2023.
Opens in February 2024 with a deadline in April 2024

How to apply

Application is through the MRC Website, where you can also find guidance on the application process. If you wish to discuss your proposed research area in advance of submission, please contact Dr Sagair Hussain, Director of Research: [email protected].

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