Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers
The Wellcome Trust Starter Grants support early-career UK clinical, dental, and veterinary lecturers to conduct independent research and gather preliminary data for future fellowship applications.
Funder: Wellcome Trust
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 | March 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to £40,000 per award, for 1–2 years, to cover directly incurred research costs.
Summary: Supports early-career clinical lecturers in the UK with research funding to generate preliminary data and strengthen future fellowship applications.
Key Information: Applicants must not already hold substantial research funding; eligibility criteria are specific to clinical, dental, and veterinary lecturers.
Description
This scheme provides small-scale research grants to clinical, dental, and veterinary lecturers in the UK, enabling them to pursue independent research, gather preliminary data, and enhance their competitiveness for longer-term fellowships and major funding. Administered by the Academy of Medical Sciences and funded by Wellcome Trust and other major UK biomedical research funders, the grant is designed to bridge the gap for early-career clinical academics who have a salary but lack dedicated research funds. The scheme aims to foster research independence and career progression at a critical stage.
