Wellcome Early-Career Awards
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.
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: Three times a year
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
Deadline for new applications
Application deadline: 25 February 2025, 17:00 GMT
