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This scheme provides funding for early-career researchers from any discipline who are ready to develop their research identity. Through innovative projects, they will deliver shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health and wellbeing. By the end of the award, they will be ready to lead their own independent research programme. 

Offering nationals of low- and middle-income countries the opportunity to receive training at Master’s degree level.

Supporting researchers who are transforming great ideas into healthcare innovations that could have a significant impact on human health.

This scheme provides funding for mid-career researchers from any discipline who have the potential to be international research leaders. They will develop their research capabilities, drive innovative programmes of work and deliver significant shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health and wellbeing.

This scheme provides funding for established researchers and teams from any discipline who want to pursue bold and creative research ideas to deliver significant shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health and wellbeing.

Offering recently qualified postdoctoral researchers the opportunity to start independent research careers, working in some of the best research environments in the world.

Supporting postdoctoral researchers in health-related humanities and social sciences who do not hold established academic posts.

Enabling researchers to undertake humanities or social science doctoral degrees in any area of health.

Enabling independent researchers with a compelling research vision to tackle the most important questions in science.

Providing support for postdoctoral researchers who aim to become independent scientists leading their own groups. The scheme is a partnership between the Royal Society and the Wellcome Trust.

Offering nationals of low- and middle-income countries the opportunity to receive training at postgraduate or postdoctoral level.

Enabling clinically active healthcare professionals to continue their research at postdoctoral level and develop scientific independence. 

Supporting independent researchers who are emerging as global leaders in their field and want to tackle the most important questions in science.

These awards provide promising undergraduates with hands-on experience of research during the summer holidays. Find out what funding we offer and how to apply.

Funding teams of researchers, consisting of independent research groups, to work together on the most important scientific problems that can only be solved through collaborative efforts.

Offering practising health professionals the opportunity to carry out humanities or social science research, in any area of health.

Offering clinicians the opportunity to undertake a PhD within a structured and mentored training environment.

Enabling humanities and social science researchers to gain permanent positions at academic organisations.