# Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award

**Funder:** Wellcome
**Budget:** Up to £200,000 per award
**Duration:** Up to 24 months
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 2 applicants
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** One-off
**Official call:** https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/infectious-disease-clinical-trial-development-award
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Summary

The Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award, funded by Wellcome, provides up to £200,000 to support teams developing rigorous clinical trials addressing infectious disease. The call requires a minimum of two co-applicants and funds projects up to 24 months. This is a one-off funding opportunity.

## Who should apply

- Teams of at least 2 co-applicants with clinical trial design expertise
- Researchers developing trials for infectious disease conditions
- Applicants seeking to build capacity in rigorous trial methodology
- Multidisciplinary groups bridging clinical, statistical, and epidemiological perspectives

## Key dates

- Single-stage application
- Project duration up to 24 months

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium is mandatory, clearly articulate each co-applicant's role and complementary expertise; the panel will assess governance and workload distribution.
- Frame your proposal around trial readiness: demonstrate why your trial design meets current methodological standards and what barriers you are removing.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much can I apply for with the Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award?

Up to £200,000 per award.

### Do I have to apply with a team?

Yes, a consortium of at least 2 applicants is required.

### How long is the Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award?

Projects are funded for up to 24 months.

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

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