Wellcome Career Development Award
Up to 8-year award for mid-career biomedical researchers building an independent research programme. One of the most generous individual fellowships available.
Scheme details
- Funding range
- Full costs (salary + team + research + overheads) for up to 8 years · typically £500K–£2M total
- Career stage
- Early career
- Scheme type
- Individual
- Eligibility
- Biomedical/health researchers within 7 years of first independent position. Any nationality; must be based in UK, Ireland, or a Wellcome-selected low/middle-income country.
- Format & limits
- Research proposal: 1,500 words; Track record and contributions: 750 words; Research environment: 500 words; Career development plan: 500 words
- Deadline
- Date TBC Rolling expressions of interest · check Wellcome website for current round dates
View official scheme page
https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes/career-development-awards
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Last updated: 2026-05-28
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