Wellcome Trust - Sir Henry Dale Fellowships, 2021

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.

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.

You must have sponsorship from a head of department or equivalent at an eligible host organisation in the UK. Applicants who want to be based in the Republic of Ireland should apply for a Research Career Development Fellowship instead.

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.

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