Overview
Supports early-career researchers developing an independent research identity through a project relevant to human life, health and wellbeing. Awards usually last five years.
Funding amount
Salary plus up to GBP 400,000 for research expenses
Eligibility
For early-career researchers ready to design and deliver their own project. Co-applicants are not accepted. The administering organisation must be a not-for-profit in the UK, Republic of Ireland or an eligible low- or middle-income country, excluding India and mainland China.
Additional deadlines
Full application: 10 November 2026, 15:00 GMT. Next listed round: 6 April 2027, 15:00 BST.
- Keywords
- Early-career research, Discovery research
- Official source
- Wellcome
- Last checked
- 2026-09-19