Research, Extension, Innovation and Resource MobilizationWellcome Early-Career Awards
Posted on Apr 15,2025 by
Deadline 22nd May, 2025
This scheme provides funding for early-career researchers from any discipline who are ready to develop their research identity. Through innovative projects, they will deliver shifts in understanding related to human life, health and wellbeing. By the end of the award, they will be ready to lead their own independent research
Lead applicant career stage:
Administering Organisation location:
- UK R
- epublic of Ireland
- Low- or middle-income countries (apart from India and mainland China)
Funding Duration:
Usually 5 years, but may be less for some disciplines, and may only be longer if held on a part-time basis.
Funding Amount:
Your salary and up to £400,000 for research expenses. Certain costs do not count towards the £400,000 research expenses limit. Check 'Research costs we'll cover' for more information.
Strategic Programme:
- Discovery Research
- Climate and Health
- Discovery research schemes
- Infectious Disease
- Discovery research schemes
- Mental Health
- Discovery research schemes
Frequency:
Three times a year
Coapplicants:
Not accepted.
Link. https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes