Wellcome Early-Career Awards
Scheme at a glance
Lead applicant career stage: Early-career researcher
Administering organisation location: UK, Republic of Ireland, Low- or middle-income countries (apart from India and mainland China)
Frequency: Apply anytime - Applications are accepted year-round
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.
Funding duration: Usually 5 years, but may be less for some disciplines, and may only be longer if held on a part-time basis.
Coapplicants: Not accepted
Where to apply
Apply for this scheme on the Wellcome Funding platform. You will need to log in or create an account. You can save your application and return to it at any time.
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Timeline for new applications
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25 August 2026
Applications open
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No deadline - apply anytime
Application deadline
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Three times a year (February, June and September)
Shortlisting
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Three times a year (4-6 May 2027, 7-9 September 2027, January 2028)
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