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 that could improve 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
Where your host organisation is based: UK, Republic of Ireland, Low- or middle-income countries (apart from India and mainland China)

Level of funding:

Salary and up to £400,000 for research expenses 

Duration of funding:
Usually 5 years, but may be less for some disciplines, and longer if held on a part-time basis

To find out more, or apply, visit the call webpage.

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