Wellcome
Wellcome Early-Career Awards
Salary plus up to £400,000| Deadline: 21 July 2026 (82 days)|Usually 5 years
Three times a year; previous May deadline mentioned, July round specified
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Details
| Funder | Wellcome |
| Budget | Salary plus up to £400,000 |
| Deadline | 21 July 2026 |
| Duration | Usually 5 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Three times a year |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
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