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Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award: Optimising Interventions Impact
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The Wellcome Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award: Optimising Interventions Impact funds large-scale clinical trials testing new treatments for infectious diseases, with grants ranging from £1-8 million over 3-5 years. The award is open to research teams (at least one co-applicant required) based at eligible institutions worldwide who can design and execute rigorous intervention trials. This is a one-off call focused on translational research with near-term clinical potential.
Details
| Funder | Wellcome |
| Budget | £1,000,000–£8,000,000 per award |
| Duration | 3-5 years |
| Consortium | Required — at least 1 coapplicant |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | One-off |
Who Should Apply
- •Research teams with at least one co-applicant (consortium required)
- •Clinical trial specialists with design and regulatory trial management experience
- •Researchers at institutions with infectious disease clinical trial infrastructure
- •Projects targeting novel or optimised interventions (drugs, vaccines, devices) for infectious diseases
- •Teams with identified clinical partner sites and populations ready for trial recruitment
Key Dates
- •This is a one-off call; verify exact deadline on Wellcome's grants portal
- •Single-stage application and review
- •Project duration 3-5 years
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Consortium is non-negotiable, identify co-applicants early; weak or misaligned teams score poorly.
- ✓Wellcome prioritises trials with realistic recruitment timelines; include preliminary feasibility data (site agreements, population estimates, logistical proof-points).
- ✓Intervention novelty or optimisation must be articulated clearly; incremental tweaks to standard-of-care trials are less competitive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the budget range for the Wellcome Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award?
Grants range from £1 million to £8 million per award.
How long can a project last under this award?
Projects run for 3 to 5 years.
Is a team required, or can I apply solo?
A consortium with at least one co-applicant is mandatory; solo applications are not eligible.
What types of infectious disease interventions does this fund?
The award supports clinical trials of new or optimised treatments, drugs, vaccines, devices, and related interventions, for infectious diseases.
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