Wellcome funds researchers across fields, disciplines and career stages through its Discovery Research schemes. 

Wellcome Early-Career Awards

Deadline: 1 October 2024

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 programme.

Wellcome Career Development Awards

Deadline: 26 November 2024

This scheme provides funding for mid-career researchers who have the potential to be international research leaders. They will develop their research capabilities, drive innovative programmes of work and deliver significant shifts in understanding related to human life, health and wellbeing.

Wellcome Discovery Awards

Deadline: 3 December 2024

This scheme provides funding for established researchers and teams from any discipline who want to pursue bold and creative research ideas to deliver significant shifts in understanding related to human life, health and wellbeing.

To find out more about the funding opportunities, click here. 

 

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