The Wellcome Trust has opened applications for its prestigious Career Development Awards, designed for mid-career researchers who show strong potential to become internationally recognised leaders in health-related research. This is one of the most generous long-term research funding opportunities available in the life and health sciences.
Key Details
- Funder: Wellcome Trust (UK)
- Field: Any discipline related to human life, health and wellbeing
- Award: Salary and research expenses for up to 8 years
- Eligibility: Mid-career researchers based at eligible institutions in the UK, Republic of Ireland, or qualifying low- and middle-income countries (excluding India and mainland China); must have completed at least one period of independent research beyond initial training and typically be within the first 3 years of their first independent research appointment
- Application Deadline: 28 July 2026, 15:00 BST
- Next Round Deadline: November 2026
- How to Apply: Through Wellcome’s online Grant Tracker at wellcome.org
The Wellcome Career Development Award provides the stability and resources necessary for ambitious mid-career researchers to scale up their research programmes, lead teams, and transition into senior leadership roles within academia or research institutions. Awardees become part of a vibrant Wellcome community with networking and career development opportunities.
Always verify deadlines and details on the official Wellcome Trust website before applying.