Fellowship · United Kingdom

Wellcome Trust Early Career Award

Partial fundingDeadline · October 15, 2026

About

Supports early-career researchers to develop research identity and independence in biomedical and health sciences.

Supports early-career researchers to develop research identity and independence in biomedical and health sciences. Provider: Wellcome Trust UK Documents often required: PhD and some postdoctoral experience | Research proposal | CV | Two to three academic references | Host institution letter | Track record of publications | Personal statement on career development

Eligibility

  • Category: Early Career Fellowship
  • Typical location focus: United Kingdom and Multiple

Benefits

  • Award: Full salary plus research costs for 5 years
  • Offered by: Wellcome Trust UK

Important dates

  • Application / deadline

Application process

  1. PhD and some postdoctoral experience
  2. Research proposal
  3. CV
  4. Two to three academic references
  5. Host institution letter
  6. Track record of publications
  7. Personal statement on career development

Official source

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