# Wellcome Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award

**Funder:** Wellcome
**Budget:** Up to £3M
**Duration:** Up to 5 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** 2-stage
**TRL:** Clinical
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Official call:** https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/infectious-disease-clinical-trial-development-award
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Summary

The Wellcome Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award funds clinical trials and trial-readiness projects for infectious disease treatments and vaccines, with awards up to £3 million over five years. The call is open to researchers, clinicians, and consortia across all countries, with a focus on translating laboratory discoveries into clinical testing. This rolling call accepts applications continuously, making it ideal for time-sensitive infectious disease research aligned with global health priorities.

## Who should apply

- Researchers and clinicians with infectious disease project ready for clinical trial phase
- Teams developing vaccines or therapeutics approaching phase I, III trials
- Applicants at any career stage with clinical trial expertise or strong clinical partnerships
- Projects aligned with Wellcome's focus on global infectious disease priorities

## Key dates

- Rolling deadline: applications accepted continuously
- Two-stage evaluation (concept, then full proposal if shortlisted)
- Project duration up to five years

## Tips for applicants

- Lead with trial feasibility and regulatory pathway, Wellcome panels focus on translational readiness, not early-stage science.
- Include a named clinical investigator and a realistic recruitment plan; vague or over-optimistic patient-flow assumptions weaken applications.
- Infectious disease clinical trials often face resource scarcity; demonstrate existing partnerships with endemic-country institutions and funding for fieldwork.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the Wellcome Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award fund?

Up to £3 million per project over five years.

### Who is eligible for the Wellcome Clinical Trial Development Award?

Researchers and clinicians at any career stage, anywhere in the world, with projects ready to advance to clinical trial phase.

### Is the Wellcome Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award rolling?

Yes, it operates on a rolling (continuous) deadline; applications are reviewed as they arrive.

### How long does the application process take?

Two-stage evaluation: an initial concept review, followed by full proposal and assessment for shortlisted applicants.

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

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