Funder: Wellcome Trust
Due Dates: July 21, 2026 | November 10, 2026 | April 6, 2027
Funding Amounts: Salary plus up to £400,000 for research expenses (typical duration: up to 5 years; some exceptions by discipline or part-time basis)
Summary: Supports early-career researchers to lead independent, innovative research projects advancing health-related knowledge, with a strong emphasis on professional development and research culture.
Key Information: Open to researchers in the UK, Republic of Ireland, or low-/middle-income countries (except India and mainland China); three funding rounds per year.