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.