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Wellcome Trust

Wellcome is a global charitable foundation based in London, established in 1936 from the estate of Henry Wellcome, that funds research to improve health. It supports researchers at all career stages across science, medicine, the humanities and social sciences, and funds institutions in Africa directly. University of Malawi, KUHeS and MLW can host Wellcome awards.

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Wellcome Discovery Awards

Wellcome Trust · United Kingdom

Long-term funding for established researchers and teams pursuing bold, discovery research across Wellcome’s remit in human life, health and wellbeing.

Deadline
Twice a year - Upcoming deadline: 22 September 202670 days left
Value
The average size of a Discovery Award is £3.5 million
Focus
All disciplines
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Wellcome Early-Career Awards

Wellcome Trust · United Kingdom

Provides funding for early-career researchers from any discipline who are ready to develop their research identity and drive shifts in understanding of human life, health, and wellbeing. By the end of the award, recipients should have the research maturity to lead their own independent research programme. No co-applicants accepted. This is a sole investigator award.

Deadline
Three rounds per year - Next round: 10 November 2026, 15:00 GMT119 days left
Value
Lead researcher’s salary plus up to £400,000 research costs
Focus
All disciplines
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Wellcome Career Development Awards

Wellcome Trust · United Kingdom

This scheme provides funding for mid-career researchers from any discipline 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.

Deadline
Three times a year. This round -full application: 17 November 2026126 days left
Value
Annual expenditure usually below £250,000 (excluding salary)
Focus
All disciplines
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