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Wellcome Career Development Awards

Wellcome

Amount or benefit
Annual expenditure usually below £250,000 excluding the applicant's salary
Deadline
Rolling
Where
UK and LMICs incl. Africa (Nigeria eligible)
Apply on the official site

Who can apply

Mid-career researchers ready to lead an independent research programme related to human life, health and wellbeing, sponsored by an eligible host organisation. From 29 October 2026, applicants must be based in the UK or low- and middle-income countries in Africa, South Asia and South-East Asia.

Applicant type
Researcher/Academic
Business stage
Not applicable
Location rule
UK and LMICs incl. Africa (Nigeria eligible)
Global (open to Nigerians)
Sectors
HealthResearch & science

What you get

Annual expenditure usually below £250,000 excluding the applicant's salary

Notes
Usually 8 years. Co-applicants not accepted.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Rolling
Deadline details
No deadlines; applications accepted at any time (location rules change for applications after 28 October 2026)
Status
Open

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (wellcome.org) and read the eligibility rules and questions in full.
  2. Check your fitCompare the rules above with your business. See how it fits your profile.
  3. Prepare your applicationSave it for a step-by-step workflow and document checklist, then draft your answers in the Application Studio.
  4. Apply on the funder's own siteApplications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply at wellcome.org. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
wellcome.org
From the official page
“The annual expenditure for a Career Development Award is usually below £250,000 excluding the applicant’s salary.  Applications above this value will be subject to additional scrutiny.”

Details change. Confirm everything on the official site before applying.

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