# International Exchange Programme

**Funder:** Wellcome
**Budget:** Up to £1.5 million
**Duration:** 3-5 years
**Official call:** https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/international-exchange-programmes-humanities-social-science-and-bioethics
**Last updated:** 7 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funds international exchange programmes in humanities, social science and bioethics, covering staff salaries, overheads, equipment, travel, subsistence and overseas allowances for researchers relocating internationally for extended periods.

## Summary

The Wellcome International Exchange Programme funds international exchange programmes in humanities, social science and bioethics, with up to £1.5 million available over 3 to 5 years. The budget covers staff salaries, overheads, equipment, travel, subsistence and overseas allowances, making it suited to research teams sending or hosting researchers who relocate internationally for extended periods.

## Who should apply

- Research teams running exchange programmes in humanities, social science or bioethics
- Institutions able to host or send researchers relocating internationally for extended periods
- Projects with defined multi-year staffing, equipment and travel needs
- Applicants planning programmes lasting 3 to 5 years

## Key dates

- Duration: 3-5 years per award

## Tips for applicants

- Budget explicitly for overseas allowances and subsistence, not just salaries, Wellcome expects relocation costs to be itemised.
- Frame the exchange as a structured programme rather than a single research project, since the call targets exchange programmes specifically.
- Justify the 3-5 year duration with a clear staged plan for how the international relocation builds capacity over time.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does the Wellcome International Exchange Programme provide?

Up to £1.5 million, covering staff salaries, overheads, equipment, travel, subsistence and overseas allowances.

### What fields does the Wellcome International Exchange Programme fund?

It funds international exchange programmes in humanities, social science and bioethics.

### How long does the Wellcome International Exchange Programme last?

Awards run for 3 to 5 years.

### Can the grant cover relocation costs for researchers?

Yes, the budget can cover travel, subsistence and overseas allowances for researchers relocating internationally for extended periods.

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

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