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Wellcome
Wellcome Career Development Awards
Usually <£250K/year excl. salary (~£2M+ over 8 years total)||8 years
Three deadlines per year, upcoming Mar 2026. 8-year awards for mid-career researchers. UK/Ireland/LMICs only. 80% research time. Permanent position expected by end.
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Details
| Funder | Wellcome |
| Budget | Usually <£250K/year excl. salary (~£2M+ over 8 years total) |
| Duration | 8 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Application → Review → Interview → Decision |
| TRL | 1-4 |
| Frequency | 3x per year |
| Next round | July 2026 |
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