# Wellcome Discovery Award

**Funder:** Wellcome
**Budget:** Up to £8.8M
**Duration:** Up to 8 years
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** GB, IE
**Official call:** https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/wellcome-discovery-awards
**Last verified:** 21 May 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For established researchers and teams pursuing bold, creative research questions across any discipline with a clear link to human health. Lead PI must have international standing. Open to applicants in UK, Republic of Ireland, or OECD low- and middle-income countries (excluding China and India). Covers all resources needed. Large-scale clinical trials not funded.

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