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Wellcome Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award
Rolling. For clinical trial development in infectious disease.
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The Wellcome Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award funds clinical trials and trial-readiness projects for infectious disease treatments and vaccines, with awards up to £3 million over five years. The call is open to researchers, clinicians, and consortia across all countries, with a focus on translating laboratory discoveries into clinical testing. This rolling call accepts applications continuously, making it ideal for time-sensitive infectious disease research aligned with global health priorities.
Details
| Funder | Wellcome |
| Budget | Up to £3M |
| Duration | Up to 5 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | 2-stage |
| TRL | Clinical |
| Frequency | Continuous |
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers and clinicians with infectious disease project ready for clinical trial phase
- •Teams developing vaccines or therapeutics approaching phase I, III trials
- •Applicants at any career stage with clinical trial expertise or strong clinical partnerships
- •Projects aligned with Wellcome's focus on global infectious disease priorities
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline: applications accepted continuously
- •Two-stage evaluation (concept, then full proposal if shortlisted)
- •Project duration up to five years
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Lead with trial feasibility and regulatory pathway, Wellcome panels focus on translational readiness, not early-stage science.
- ✓Include a named clinical investigator and a realistic recruitment plan; vague or over-optimistic patient-flow assumptions weaken applications.
- ✓Infectious disease clinical trials often face resource scarcity; demonstrate existing partnerships with endemic-country institutions and funding for fieldwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Wellcome Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award fund?
Up to £3 million per project over five years.
Who is eligible for the Wellcome Clinical Trial Development Award?
Researchers and clinicians at any career stage, anywhere in the world, with projects ready to advance to clinical trial phase.
Is the Wellcome Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award rolling?
Yes, it operates on a rolling (continuous) deadline; applications are reviewed as they arrive.
How long does the application process take?
Two-stage evaluation: an initial concept review, followed by full proposal and assessment for shortlisted applicants.
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