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Wellcome Early-Career Awards
- Deadline
- 17 February 2026
- Budget
- £400,000
- Eligibility
- GB
This call has closed (deadline was 17 February 2026). Many programmes repeat annually — check the official page for the next round, or browse currently open calls.
About this call
Funding for early-career researchers from any discipline who are ready to develop their research identity through innovative projects related to human life, health and wellbeing.
Focus areas
Discovery ResearchClimate and HealthInfectious DiseaseMental HealthLife Sciences
Prepare for the next round
Upload the official call document to Proposia and get a complete, structured draft proposal tailored to the programme's requirements.
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Data sourced from Wellcome Trust, last checked 5 May 2026. Always verify details on the official call page before applying.