METHODOLOGY RESEARCH PROGRAMME: NOV 2020 – FUNDING

1. Title: METHODOLOGY RESEARCH PROGRAMME: NOV 2020 – FUNDING2. Awarding Authority: MRC, NIHR, GB Email: samuel.rowley@headoffice.mrc.ac.uk. (Dr. Samuel Rowley, Programme Manager)3. Contract type: Service contract4. Description: Methodology Research Programme: Nov 2020Please see the Methodology Research Programme Portal before applying for further information on:Programme OverviewRemitMRP strategic opportunitiesPanel membershipPortfolioTraining, resources and outputsThe MRC/NIHR Methodology Research Programme (MRP) is co-funded by the MRC and the Department of Health’s National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).5. CPV Code(s): 73110000, 73100000, 730000006. NUTS code(s): UKK, UKK1, UKK147. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: South West (England), Gloucestershire, Wiltshire And Bristol/Bath Area, Swindon.8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Not provided.9. Estimated value of requirement: Not provided.10. Closing date: 11.11.2020 (16:00:00).11. Address to which they must be sent: For further information regarding the above contract notice please visit:12. Other information: Status: OpenType: Grants, Researcher-ledWho can apply?Applications can be led by academics based at UK Universities, MRC Units and approved independent research organisations. Applicants should follow the normal application process for the type of grant you wish to apply for: research grant, new investigator research grants, programme grants and partnership grants.A research grant can be awarded for any period of up to five years, but those of two years or less are for proof of principle or pilot work only. All proposals anticipating an MRC expenditure greater than £500,000 should be discussed with the programme manager for MRP before submission (see contacts).Applicants should familiarise themselves with the Methodology Research Programme before applying.We encourage applications involving interaction with industry through the MRC Industry Collaboration Agreement (MICA) framework.Researchers who hold active or pending funding from the NIHR Health Technology Assessment, Health Services and Delivery Research, Public Health Research or Invention for Innovation programmes can apply for an MRP Embedded Methodology Award. These applications are welcomed via the normal MRP application process.Researchers seeking funding for biomarker identification and validation should apply through the relevant research boards.Researchers seeking funding to develop methodology within a specific application should also apply through the relevant research boards. In this instance applicants should additionally contact the Methodology Research Programme Manager to ensure best methodological support is provided throughout the peer review process.Methodology Research Programme Panel deadlinesThe panel meets twice annually. Application deadlines are usually in June and November. All proposals are assessed by external experts before they are considered by the MRC/NIHR Methodology Research Panel at their meetings.Applicants should familiarise themselves with the Methodology Research Programme before applying.All applications will be considered in open competition, but New Investigator Research Grants and proposals targeting the specified MRP strategic opportunities will be noted within panel funding discussions.We encourage applications involving interaction with industry through the MRC Industry Collaboration Agreement (MICA) framework.If your query concerns the MRP panel and peer review process or a current application please contact:MRP panel team Email: MRPGrants@mrc.ukri.orgFor queries regarding the Je-S application process, please contact the Je-S Helpdesk:Email: JeSHelp@je-s.ukri.orgTelephone: +44 (0)1793 44 4164 (open 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday)Website: You should use the research councils’ Joint electronic submissions (Je-S) to manage your current MRC grant. Please request any changes to the grant through Je-S. If you wish to contact the Grant Post-Award Team please email GrantsPostAward@ssc.rcuk.ac.uk# funding opportunity