# Seed Awards in Science

**Funder:** Wellcome
**Budget:** Up to £100,000
**Duration:** Up to 2 years
**Consortium:** No
**Eligible countries:** GB, IE
**Official call:** https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/seed-awards-science
**Last verified:** 17 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For researchers with a PhD wanting to develop a novel idea toward a larger grant. Host institution must be in UK, Republic of Ireland, or eligible LMIC (excl. India). Particularly encourages early-career independent researchers. Joint applications not permitted; no current Wellcome salary funding. Covers pilot/scoping studies, preliminary data, proof-of-principle work.

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