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Wellcome Career Development Awards — July 2026 round
Flexible, long-term support for researchers ready to lead an ambitious programme connected to human life, health and wellbeing.
Offered by Wellcome
At a glance
Key facts
- Location
- UK, Republic of Ireland and eligible low- and middle-income countries
- Funding / Support
- Research programme costs; average awards are multi-year
- Career stage
- Mid-career researcher
- Field / Discipline
- Discovery research relevant to life, health and wellbeing
- Applications opened
- 25 Mar 2026
- Application deadline
- 28 Jul 2026
Who it is for
Mid-career researchers ready to lead a substantial research programme
What the opportunity supports
Salary and research programme resources justified in the application.
About the opportunity
Career Development Awards provide time and resources for researchers to develop their independence and build a strong research programme.
Before you apply
- Confirm that your administering organisation is in an eligible location.
- Build a realistic programme, team and cost justification.
- The July deadline is close; check the portal and institutional approvals immediately.
Last checked 26 July 2026. Confirm the current requirements when you open the official application.