Wellcome
Wellcome Early-Career Awards
Salary + up to £400,000 research expensesUp to 5 years
Rolling — 3x per year. For researchers transitioning to independence.
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This is the current call of theWellcome Early-Career Awardprogramme. The programme guide coverseligibility, budget, success rate and FAQacross every round.
Details
| Funder | Wellcome |
| Budget | Salary + up to £400,000 research expenses |
| Duration | Up to 5 years |
| Consortium | No — single PI |
| Application | 2-stage: preliminary → full |
| TRL | Any |
| Frequency | 3x per year |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
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- Wellcome Early-Career Award, full programme guide
Eligibility, budget, success rates, application timeline, FAQ.
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