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); duration usually up to 8 years; total awards range from ~£500,000–£3.8 million depending on project scope.

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

Key Information: Open to researchers in the UK, Republic of Ireland, and low- or middle-income countries (excluding India and mainland China); three application rounds per year.