Overview groups
The MRC has established four overview groups to ensure that the research boards and other funding committees develop coordinated initiatives and activities.
The four groups report to the Strategy Board, with the chair of each serving as a member of the board. Each group advises the Strategy Board on the allocation of funding and resources in their area. Their job is to review the MRC’s portfolio across the relevant research boards, identifying potential gaps and opportunities, consulting with the wider research community and relevant stakeholders and commissioning studies as needed. They monitor the progress and impact of research board funding, special calls and initiatives and investment across the spectrum of MRC support. They have a key role in ensuring translational and public health priorities are addressed.
The groups contribute to strategy development and oversee the implementation of the MRC’s funding priorities. The groups advise and support research boards, contributing to strategic cross-funder work with the National Institute for Health Research and other health departments, and help the MRC’s Strategy Board develop future scientific strategy.
Membership of all groups, which will reflect the expertise required in each field, will be announced in due course.
To find out more about the remit and activities of each group, visit the group page from the links below.
- Global Health Group
- Population Health Sciences Group
- Training and Careers Group
- Translational Research Group