Funder: Wellcome Foundation
Due Dates: November 25, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | September 22, 2026 | February 23, 2027
Funding Amounts: Average award ~£3.5M; typical range up to £5M (subject to additional scrutiny above this); duration up to 8 years.
Summary: Supports established researchers or teams pursuing bold, transformative research with potential to advance knowledge and benefit human health and wellbeing.
Key Information: Open to all disciplines; lead applicant must be established and at eligible institutions in the UK, Republic of Ireland, or low-/middle-income countries (excluding India/mainland China).