# Wellcome Career Development Awards

**Funder:** Wellcome
**Deadline:** 28 July 2026 (15:00 BST; July 2026 round)
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage: full application → shortlisting (October 2026) → interviews (19–21 January 2027)
**Frequency:** Annual
**Official call:** https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/wellcome-career-development-awards
**Last verified:** 14 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports researchers at the career development stage across a broad range of disciplines (biomedical, clinical, social sciences, arts & humanities, data sciences). Applications managed in English via the Wellcome Funding platform; host organisation must administer the grant. Global eligibility; UK-hosted awardees may access Global Talent visa endorsement.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/wellcome-career-development-awards-2026-07) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.