About us

We support vital research in underfunded areas, giving hope to those with overlooked health conditions.

We exist to advance medical research, improve human health and change people’s lives.

What we do

We are an independent charitable foundation, formed by the Medical Research Council (MRC).

Who we are

We’ve been helping to fund medical research for more than a century.

Our story

Our Strategy to 2029 outlines our aims and priorities as an organisation.

Our Strategy

Meet the Medical Research Foundation staff and trustee team

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Learn more about working for us and take a look at our job vacancies

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What we fund