Funder: Wellcome Trust
Due Dates: March 26, 2026 (Full application, March round) | July 28, 2026 (Full application, July round) | November 17, 2026 (Full application, November round) | April 13, 2027 (Full application, April round)
Funding Amounts: Typically up to £250,000 annual expenditure (excluding applicant’s salary); duration up to 8 years; total award can range from £500,000 to £3.8 million depending on needs.
Summary: Supports mid-career researchers from any discipline to lead innovative research advancing understanding of human life, health, and wellbeing, and to develop as international research leaders.
Key Information: Administering organisation must be in the UK, Republic of Ireland, or eligible low- or middle-income country (excluding India and mainland China).