About MRC

The Medical Research Council (MRC) improves the health of people in the UK – and around the world – by supporting excellent science, and training the very best scientists.

Who we are

Read about our mission, strategy and history

How we're governed

Find out more about our councils, groups and committees

Our policies, guidance and data

Our research policies, data report collections and ethics series

Spending and accountability

Find out about our annual report and delivery plan

Board and panel membership

View the funding boards and panels and their members

Working for us

Find details on pension, trade unions and workplace inclusion

Contact us

Find out how to contact us

Our institutes, units and centres

Read more about the places that we fund

Performance monitoring and evaluation

See how MRC evaluates research and assesses impact

Medical Research Foundation

MRC's charitable foundation funds research that changes people’s lives

Taking part in medical research

You can support research by being a donor, joining trials or sharing health information

Shared information

Some information about MRC is shared with UKRI and other councils.

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