PhD Fellowships for Health Professionals
The Wellcome Trust PhD Fellowships for Health Professionals support UK health professionals in developing advanced research skills and leadership in clinical academia through structured, university-based training.
Funder: Wellcome Trust
Due Dates: September 28, 2026 (Stage 1) | January 25, 2027 (Stage 2)
Funding Amounts: Covers salary, PhD fees (UK rate), research expenses, essential travel, and training costs for 3 years (full-time equivalent) per fellow; 27 fellowships available over 5 years in Forward North.
Summary: Advanced research training and full support for UK-based health professionals to pursue a PhD and develop as future clinical academic leaders.
Key Information: Application is through participating UK university programmes, not directly to Wellcome Trust.
Description
The Wellcome Trust’s PhD Fellowships for Health Professionals provide comprehensive research training and support for registered health professionals across the UK, aiming to develop the next generation of clinical academic leaders. Through a network of prestigious, university-based programmes, fellows receive salary support, PhD registration and college fees (at the UK rate), research expenses, and funding for essential travel and training. The scheme is designed to foster a supportive, inclusive, and diverse research environment, with opportunities for both pre-doctoral and post-doctoral development. Programmes cover a wide range of health-related disciplines and are hosted at leading UK institutions.
