Wellcome Career Development Awards — November 2026 cycle

Overview

Supports mid-career researchers building their capacity to lead an innovative research programme relevant to human life, health and wellbeing. Awards usually last eight years.

Funding amount

Justified programme costs; annual research spending usually below GBP 250000, excluding applicant salary

Eligibility

For mid-career researchers ready to lead a substantial research programme. Co-applicants are not accepted. The administering organisation must be a not-for-profit in the UK, Republic of Ireland or an eligible low- or middle-income country, excluding India and mainland China.

Other deadlines

Full application: 17 November 2026, 15:00 GMT. Next listed round: 13 April 2027, 15:00 BST.