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Genomics in Context Awards
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The Wellcome Genomics in Context Awards fund up to £3 million over five years for research teams applying genomic approaches to health challenges worldwide. The call welcomes both fundamental and translational genomics projects and accepts rolling applications from any country. Two-stage peer review evaluates scientific merit and impact; there is no consortium requirement.
Details
| Funder | Wellcome |
| Budget | Up to £500,000 |
| Duration | 12-24 months |
| Consortium | Required — lead applicant plus 1-4 coapplicants, including at least one genomics-related life sciences researcher, one humanities/social sciences/bioethics researcher, and one wider stakeholder |
| Application | 2-stage |
| TRL | Fundamental/translational |
| Frequency | One-off |
Eligibility & scope
Supports transdisciplinary teams combining genomics-related life sciences, humanities, social sciences, bioethics and wider stakeholders to co-develop discovery research agendas. Lead applicant can be based anywhere except mainland China; commercial organisations cannot be administering organisations though coapplicants/collaborators may be commercial.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers with expertise in genomic methods and a defined health research question
- •Teams based anywhere globally, with host institution in any country
- •Early to mid-career and established investigators
- •Projects bridging genomic discovery and clinical or public health relevance
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline, apply at any time
- •Two-stage evaluation: outline then full proposal and peer review
- •Projects run up to five years
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Ground the genomic method in a clear health question; Wellcome panels screen for genomics-as-tool-not-goal.
- ✓Rolling review means earlier submission typically shortens feedback cycles; avoid wait-until-deadline submission.
- ✓The five-year duration is generous for methods development; use it explicitly if your project requires assay optimisation before clinical application.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Wellcome Genomics in Context Award fund?
Up to £3 million per project over up to five years.
Who can apply for the Wellcome Genomics in Context Award?
Researchers globally with genomic expertise and a health-focused research question; the host institution may be anywhere in the world.
Is the Wellcome Genomics in Context Award a rolling deadline?
Yes, applications are accepted continuously with two-stage peer review, not at fixed annual rounds.
Can I apply if my work is purely fundamental genomics?
The award requires a health context, so purely basic genomics without defined health application would fall outside scope; translational or applied elements are expected.
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