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Wellcome Discovery Awards

Wellcome

Amount or benefit
Not stated by funder
Deadline
Rolling
Where
UK, Ireland and LMICs incl. Africa (Nigeria eligible)
Apply on the official site

Who can apply

Established researchers (individually or in teams of usually two to eight) with a track record of leading innovative research related to human life, health and wellbeing. From 29 October 2026, lead applicants must be based at eligible organisations 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, Ireland and LMICs incl. Africa (Nigeria eligible)
Global (open to Nigerians)
Sectors
HealthResearch & science

What you get

Not stated by funder

Notes
You request the resources the research needs; awards typically last 7 years (3 to 8 supported). The lead applicant must hold a qualifying post at an eligible host organisation.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Rolling
Deadline details
No deadlines; applications can be submitted at any time
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
“There are no deadlines for applications to this scheme. Applications can be submitted at any time.”

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

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