# Wellcome Early Career Award

**Funder:** Wellcome
**Budget:** £200k–£1.2M
**Duration:** Up to 5 years
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** GB, IE
**Official call:** https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/wellcome-early-career-awards
**Last verified:** 21 May 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For researchers ready to develop their research identity; requires PhD or equivalent plus no more than 3 years full-time postdoctoral experience. Open to applicants based in UK, Republic of Ireland, or OECD-defined low- and middle-income countries (excluding China and India). Covers salary and up to £400k in research costs. Not for large-scale clinical trials.

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