# Wellcome Discovery Awards

**Funder:** Wellcome
**Deadline:** 22 September 2026
**Duration:** Up to 8 years
**Consortium:** No
**Eligible countries:** GB, IE
**Official call:** https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/wellcome-discovery-awards
**Last verified:** 14 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For established researchers or teams (2–8 applicants) pursuing bold, creative research to deliver significant shifts in understanding related to human life, health and wellbeing. Lead applicant must be based at a not-for-profit organisation (HEI, research institute, healthcare org, or charity) in the UK, Republic of Ireland, or an eligible LMIC (excl. India and mainland China). No salary for lead applicant unless LMIC-based.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/wellcome-discovery-awards-2026-09) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.