Wellcome Early-Career Awards

Lead applicant career stage: Early-career researcher

Administering organisation location: UK, Republic of Ireland, Low- or middle-income countries (apart from India and mainland China)

Frequency: Three times a year

Funding amount: Your salary and up to £400,000 for research expenses. Certain costs do not count towards the £400,000 research expenses limit. Check 'Research costs we'll cover' for more information.

Funding duration: Usually 5 years, but may be less for some disciplines, and may only be longer if held on a part-time basis.

Coapplicants: Not accepted