Wellcome Early-Career Awards 2026

This scheme provides funding for early-career researchers from any discipline who are ready to develop their research identity. Through innovative projects, they will deliver shifts in understanding related to human life, health and wellbeing. By the end of the award, they will be ready to lead their own independent research programme.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 21, 2026
• Value£400,000
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorWellcome

Benefits

•  £400,000 

Requirements

• Applicants must be early-career researchers and they are ready to design, plan and deliver their own innovative research project that aims to advance understanding in their field and/or develop methodologies, conceptual frameworks, tools or techniques that could benefit health-related research.
• Candidates should build a collaborative network with other researchers in their field to develop their people management skills.
• Candidates should advance their understanding of how to complete research responsibly and promote a positive and inclusive culture.
• At the point of submitting an application, candidates must have completed a substantive period of research training relevant to their discipline.
• Researchers should be able to demonstrate a good understanding of research methodology and evidence of project delivery and analysis.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

Apply for this scheme on the Wellcome Funding platform. You will need to log in or create an account. You can save your application and return to it at any time.

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