Funding scheme application deadlines
The list below shows our funding scheme deadlines and other key dates.
All deadlines are at 17:00 (GMT/BST). We don't accept late applications. See all our funding opportunities.
| Funding opportunity | Preliminary application | Full application | Interviews / decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcome Career Development Awards | n/a | 26 November 2024 | May 2025 |
| Mental Health Award: Accelerating scalable digital mental health interventions | n/a | 2 December 2024 | April 2025 |
| Wellcome Discovery Awards | n/a | 3 December 2024 | May 2025 |
| Climate and Mental Health Award: Uncovering mechanisms between heat and mental health | n/a | 21 January 2025 | n/a |
| Biology of Fungal Adaptation | n/a | 28 January 2025 | May 2025 |
| Wellcome Early-Career Awards | n/a | 25 February 2025 | July 2025 |
| Wellcome Career Development Awards | n/a | 3 April 2025 | September 2025 |
| Wellcome Discovery Awards | n/a | 8 April 2025 | September 2025 |
Contact us
Contact our Funding Information Team if you have a question about funding.
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