Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellowships

This scheme provides funding for mid-career researchers from any discipline who have the potential to be international research leaders. They will develop their research capabilities, drive innovative programmes of work and deliver significant shifts in understanding related to human life, health and wellbeing.

ELIGIBILITY:

You can apply for a Wellcome Career Development Award if you are a mid-career researcher and you are ready to lead a substantial and innovative research programme.

You must have sponsorship from a head of department or equivalent at an eligible host organisation. Your host organisation must be located in one of the following:

• UK
• Republic of Ireland
• a low- or middle-income country (only nationals of low- or middle-income countries have this third option).

SCHOLARSHIP VALUE: a basic salary (determined by your host organisation) and other additional funding

If you’re awarded this grant

You are guaranteed an endorsement of a Global Talent visa application.

DURATION: The award usually lasts for 8 years, but may be less for some disciplines, such as humanities and social science.

DEADLINE: 

We consider applications three times a year.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online

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