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    Wellcome Career Development Awards

    The Wellcome Career Development Award funds mid-career researchers to lead innovative, independent research advancing understanding of human life, health, or wellbeing in any discipline.

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    Funder: Wellcome Trust

    Due Dates: July 24, 2025 | November 20, 2025 | March 26, 2026 | July 28, 2026 | November 17, 2026 | April 13, 2027

    Funding Amounts: Typically up to £250,000/year (excluding applicant’s salary); total awards range from £500,000 to £3.8 million for up to 8 years.

    Summary: Supports mid-career researchers to lead innovative research advancing understanding of human life, health, and wellbeing in any discipline.

    Key Information: Open to researchers based in the UK, Republic of Ireland, or low-/middle-income countries (excluding India and mainland China).


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    This award supports mid-career researchers from any discipline who are ready to lead a substantial, independent, and innovative research programme focused on advancing knowledge of human life, health, and wellbeing. The scheme is designed for researchers with the potential to become international leaders, providing significant resources and time to develop their capabilities, drive impactful research, and foster a positive and inclusive research culture. Projects may be fundamental, methodological, or interdisciplinary, and must have a clear link to improving human health or understanding.


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