Bursary applications for the Masters for Research Delivery Leadership are now open!
What is the Masters for Research Delivery Leadership (MRDL)?
The MRDL is a national framework of masters-level qualifications designed to help experienced healthcare practitioners develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to lead and support clinical research studies.
Find out more about the Masters for Research Delivery Leadership
These flexible courses support health and care professionals to advance their research careers by gaining the qualifications and experience needed to step into leadership roles such as co-investigator and principal investigator.
Registered health and care professionals can apply for up to 3 years of funding to complete a postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or masters degree aligned with the MRDL.
Who can apply?
The bursaries are now open to all registered health and care professionals, including doctors, dentists and clinical research practitioners.
Important information
- Application deadline: 1st July 2026 (12:00pm)
- Please note: You must have applied for a university course before applying for a bursary
- For more info, see full eligibility criteria & learn how to apply: Visit the NIHR website
- For more information please don’t hesitate to contact us at: MRDL@nihr.ac.uk
Alternative funding
If you do not meet the eligibility criteria but are still interested in undertaking one of these courses, or would like to explore other opportunities you can visit our other funding options page to see what other funding, or opportunities may be available.
