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Wellcome Discovery Awards – September 2026 Round
15:00 BST on 22 September 2026
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Details
| Funder | Wellcome |
| Deadline | 22 September 2026 |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage: full application → shortlisting (November 2026) → interviews (9–11 March 2027) |
| Frequency | Annual |
Eligibility & scope
Open to researchers at eligible organisations globally; lead applicant salary not covered unless based in a low- or middle-income country with a permanent/long-term contract requiring external salary recovery. Applications managed in English. Covers discovery research across a broad range of disciplines including sciences, arts, humanities, and social sciences.
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