Senior / advanced PI

Aims to accelerate commercialisation of research findings and development of novel technologies in health sciences, sustainability, and quantum technologies with application to health/sustainability. Open to applicants based in Nordic Countries (incl. Denmark).

Funding for established researchers or teams (2-8 applicants) to pursue bold, creative research in any discipline (STEM, humanities, social science, clinical/health) to shift understanding of human life, health and wellbeing. Administering organisation must be a not-for-profit in the UK, Republic of Ireland, or a low/middle-income country (excluding India and mainland China); grant funds cannot be transferred to mainland China.

Senior research leadership award for registered nurses, midwives, dental nurses, AHPs, pharmacists or pharmacy technicians employed by DHSC-funded institutions (NHS trusts, social care, primary care organisations) in England only. Supports individuals to lead research and improve research capacity across their organisation.

4-year grant for adjunct professors (docents) or independent medical researchers with equivalent qualifications who have no research post or employment contract for the applied period; covers salary and some research costs, paid to the researcher's employer.

For adjunct professors (docents) or independent medical researchers with equivalent qualifications who have no research post or employment contract for the grant period. Covers researcher's salary and some research costs. Grant paid to employer; employment contract required. Applicants must not hold another post during the grant period.

Grants for senior researchers to take part in medical research projects abroad for 6-12 months; paid in four installments and requiring a final report within 3 months of the grant period.

Annual award for a distinguished researcher living and working in the USA with strong Irish connections; recognises international research excellence rather than a standard project grant.

Targeted at accomplished senior-level researchers (docent level minimum) for medical research in Finland. Covers research costs and group personnel costs; the group leader cannot pay themselves wages from this grant. Only one application per call.

Grant for an accomplished senior-level researcher (minimum docent level) to conduct medical research in Finland. Covers research costs and group personnel costs (salaries and personal grants to group members); the group leader cannot pay themselves wages from this grant. Only one application per call.

Grant for foreign senior medical researchers (visiting professors) to work at a Finnish research institution; applicant must already hold a 1-3 year Senior researcher grant and cannot already work in Finland. The Finnish host and visiting professor must draw up the application jointly.

Supports the transition of distinguished postdoctoral researchers into independent tenure-track investigators in cancer immunology.

Supports the transition of distinguished postdoctoral researchers into independent tenure-track investigators in cancer immunotherapy. Targets early-career scientists at the postdoc-to-faculty transition stage.

For medical doctors/specialist physicians with a PhD or dr. med. who hold a clinical professor position; applicants must remain clinically active (20-50% clinical, 50-80% research) throughout the 5-year grant period.

Supports the transition of distinguished postdoctoral researchers into independent tenure-track investigators.

Open to established researchers or teams led by an established researcher based at eligible not-for-profit organisations in the UK, Republic of Ireland, or low- and middle-income countries (excluding India and mainland China). Research must fit within Wellcome's Discovery Research remit and have potential to improve human life, health, and wellbeing across any discipline including STEM, humanities, social science, and public health.

Supports senior researchers in top-level medical research in Finland for 4 years. At least 75% of grants awarded to Finnish researchers. Applications submitted via electronic system during the application period.

Visiting Professor grant (3–12 months) to support visits by international senior researchers to Finnish institutions for high-level biomedical research. Proposals submitted via online portal during application period.

Senior researcher grant (Varttunut tutkija, 4 years) for experienced biomedical researchers in Finland. At least 75% of grants awarded to domestic researchers. Proposals submitted via online portal during application period.

Funds bold, creative research in any discipline (STEM, experimental medicine, humanities, social science, clinical/public health) with potential to improve health. Administering organisation must be a not-for-profit in UK, Republic of Ireland, or a low/middle-income country (excluding India and mainland China); lead applicant needs a permanent or long-term contract.

For senior researchers who have successfully developed an innovative line of research; enables setting up a research group, across Science, SSH, AES and ZonMw domains.