Wellcome
Research Development Awards in Humanities, Social Science and Bioethics
Up to £1 million3–5 years
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Details
| Funder | Wellcome |
| Budget | Up to £1 million |
| Duration | 3–5 years |
| Consortium | Required — 2–7 applicants; can be at same or different organisations |
Eligibility & scope
Open to emerging or established research groups in health-related humanities, social sciences or bioethics. Lead applicant must have programme/network leadership experience; all applicants need permanent or long-term contracts. Organisations worldwide eligible except mainland China. High-income country hosts must show significant additional resource commitment.
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