# Wellcome Bioimaging Technology Development Awards

**Funder:** Wellcome
**Budget:** Up to £4M
**Duration:** Up to 5 years
**Consortium:** No — single PI or team
**Application:** 2-stage: preliminary → full
**TRL:** Technology development
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Official call:** https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/bioimaging-technology-development-awards
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Summary

The Wellcome Bioimaging Technology Development Awards fund researchers to develop novel imaging tools and technologies with biomedical applications, with up to £4 million available over up to five years. The award targets researchers with a clear pathway from technology concept to biomedical use, including physicists, engineers, and biologists working at the bench or in early translation. This is a rolling call with continuous acceptance, making it accessible outside traditional annual deadlines.

## Who should apply

- Researchers (physicists, engineers, biologists) developing new imaging technologies
- Teams with clear biomedical application pathway for their technology
- Applicants at institutions with imaging infrastructure and technical support
- Projects at early technology-readiness levels seeking mature development

## Key dates

- Rolling deadline, apply any time (verify submission window on Wellcome site)
- Two-stage evaluation: preliminary proposal followed by full application invite
- Up to five-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Emphasise the biomedical endpoint, Wellcome expects a credible path from imaging concept to use in a real research or clinical question.
- Two-stage design means your preliminary proposal must be compelling: prioritise technical novelty and feasibility over depth.
- Include co-investigators and collaborators who bring complementary engineering, physics, or domain expertise; interdisciplinary teams score higher here.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the Wellcome Bioimaging Technology Development Award provide?

Up to £4 million over the project lifetime, which may span up to five years.

### Who is eligible for the Wellcome Bioimaging Technology Development Award?

Researchers developing novel imaging technologies with clear biomedical applications, including physicists, engineers, and biologists across career stages.

### Is this a rolling or annual call?

The award operates on a rolling deadline, so you can submit your preliminary proposal at any time; check the Wellcome website for current submission windows.

### What is the difference between the preliminary and full proposal stages?

The preliminary proposal is a shorter, focused document that must demonstrate technical novelty and biomedical relevance; only shortlisted applicants are invited to submit a full proposal with detailed budgets, timelines, and risk mitigation.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/wellcome-bioimaging-tech) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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