Deadline: 25 July 2024
The Wellcome Career Development Awards provide funding for mid-career researchers poised to become international research leaders. This scheme is designed to help them enhance their research capabilities, spearhead innovative programs, and make significant contributions to our understanding of human life, health, and wellbeing.
Eligibility:
- Lead Applicant Career Stage: Mid-career researcher
- Administering Organisation Location: UK, Republic of Ireland, Low- or Middle-Income Countries (excluding India and mainland China)
Funding Details:
- Duration: Usually 8 years, but may vary depending on the discipline and can be extended if held part-time.
- Amount: Applicants should request their salary (if required) and necessary resources for their research program. Detailed justifications are needed in the application.
Strategic Program Areas:
- Discovery Research
- Climate and Health
- Infectious Disease
- Mental Health
Application Frequency:
- Three times a year, with the upcoming deadline on 25 July 2024.
Coapplicants:
- Not accepted
For more details and to apply, please visit the Wellcome Career Development Awards page.
Wellcome Discovery Awards
Deadline: 30 July 2024
The Wellcome Discovery Awards offer funding for established researchers and teams from any discipline to pursue bold and innovative research ideas, aiming to significantly advance our understanding of human life, health, and wellbeing.
Eligibility:
- Lead Applicant Career Stage: Established researcher
- Administering Organisation Location: UK, Republic of Ireland, Low- or Middle-Income Countries (excluding India and mainland China)
Funding Details:
- Duration: Up to 8 years, typically averaging 7 years.
- Amount: Average award size is £3.5 million, ranging from £700,000 to £8 million. Applications exceeding £5 million require additional due diligence.
Strategic Program Areas:
- Discovery Research
- Climate and Health
- Infectious Disease
- Mental Health
Application Frequency:
- Three times a year, with the upcoming deadline on 30 July 2024.
Coapplicants:
- Accepted
For more information and to apply, visit the Wellcome Discovery Awards page.
Wellcome Early-Career Awards
Deadline: 01 October 2024
The Wellcome Early-Career Awards support emerging researchers ready to establish their own research identity. Through innovative projects, recipients will contribute to advancements in understanding human life, health, and wellbeing, and prepare to lead independent research programs.
Eligibility:
- Lead Applicant Career Stage: Early-career researcher
- Administering Organisation Location: UK, Republic of Ireland, Low- or Middle-Income Countries (excluding India and mainland China)
Funding Details:
- Duration: Usually 5 years, but may vary by discipline and can be extended if part-time.
- Amount: Includes salary and up to £400,000 for research expenses. Additional funding for overseas allowances, overheads, and adjustment support may be requested if eligible.
Strategic Program Areas:
- Discovery Research
- Climate and Health
- Infectious Disease
- Mental Health
Application Frequency:
- Three times a year, with the upcoming deadline on 01 October 2024.
Coapplicants:
- Not accepted
For further details and application procedures, visit the Wellcome Early-Career Awards page.
Wellcome Accelerator Awards
Deadline: 18 June 2024
The Wellcome Accelerator Awards aim to support researchers of Black, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani heritage in the UK, facilitating successful career transitions through targeted funding.
Eligibility:
- Lead Applicant Career Stage: Early-career or mid-career researcher
- Administering Organisation Location: UK
Funding Details:
- Duration: Up to 2 years
- Amount: Includes salary (if required) and up to £200,000 for project expenses.
Strategic Program Area:
- Research Environment
Application Frequency:
- Annual, continuing until 2028.
Coapplicants:
- Not accepted
For more information and to apply, visit the Wellcome Accelerator Awards page.
Infectious Disease Award: Understanding Dengue and Zika
Deadline: 25 June 2024
This funding call supports multidisciplinary teams to generate evidence on the co-circulation of dengue and Zika viruses and investigate its implications on host immune responses and clinical outcomes.
Eligibility:
- Lead Applicant Career Stage: Mid-career or established researcher
- Administering Organisation Location: Worldwide (excluding mainland China)
Funding Details:
- Duration: 3 to 5 years
- Amount: Up to £5 million per award.
Strategic Program Area:
- Infectious Disease
Application Frequency:
- One-off
Coapplicants:
- Accepted
For more details and application guidelines, visit the Infectious Disease Award page.
Mental Health Award: Neuroscience of Anxiety, Depression, and Psychosis
Deadline: 23 July 2024
This award supports research projects applying neuroscience to understand symptoms in anxiety, depression, and psychosis.
Eligibility:
- Lead Applicant Career Stage: Early-career, mid-career, or established researcher
- Administering Organisation Location: Worldwide (excluding mainland China)
Funding Details:
- Duration: 3 to 5 years
- Amount: £2-5 million per project team.
Strategic Program Area:
- Mental Health
Application Frequency:
- One-off
Coapplicants:
- Accepted
For more information and to apply, visit the Mental Health Award page.
