Wellcome Trust: Sir Henry Dale Fellowships, Apr 2018

This scheme provides support for postdoctoral researchers who aim to become independent scientists leading their own groups. The scheme is a partnership between the Royal Society and the Wellcome Trust.

Salary and research expenses are covered for up to 5 years.

Your host organisation must be based in the UK.

Who can apply

You can apply for a Sir Henry Dale Fellowship if you’re already driving your own research and you’re ready to lead an independent research programme.

You must have a PhD and significant postdoctoral research experience.

You should have made important contributions to your area of research, eg publications, patents, software development or an impact on policy.

If you're proposing to stay in your current department, you should describe in your application how this proposal will further your independent scientific career.

If you've been away from research (eg for a career break, maternity leave, or long-term sick leave), we'll allow for this when we consider your application.

Your proposal

You should identify an important question that’s within our scientific remit.

For the full call text please visit the Wellcome Trust grant call webpage.