If you've got a great idea in the areas we support, browse our grant schemes to find the one that's right for you.
Wellcome’s PhD Programmes for Health Professionals offer health professionals outstanding research training in supportive and inclusive research environments.
3 years (full-time equivalent)
Salary and research expenses covered
This funding supports Wellcome grantholders who want to use public insights to develop their research. Find out what we offer and how to apply.
Funding will end at the same time as your main Wellcome grant
Between £10,000 and £250,000 (depending on your main Wellcome grant)
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.
6 to 8 weeks
Salary at the real Living Wage
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.
Usually 8 years, but may be less for some disciplines and longer if held on a part-time basis
You should ask for your salary (if required) and the resources you need for your research programme – see the 'What we offer' section on this page. You will need to justify this in your application.
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.
Usually 5 years, but may be less for some disciplines, and longer if held on a part-time basis
Your salary and up to £400,000 for research expenses. If eligible, you may also request additional funding for overseas allowances and overheads.
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.
Usually 8 years, but may be less for some disciplines, and longer if held on a part-time basis.
You should ask for the resources you need for your research programme – see the 'What we offer' section on this page. You will need to justify this in your application.
This scheme provides small grants for clinical lecturers to pursue research work, gather preliminary data and strengthen applications for longer-term funding. See scheme details and how to apply.
1 to 2 years
Up to £30,000
Springboard Awards provide small funding grants to support basic biomedical scientists as they develop their independent research careers. Find out what we offer and how to apply.
Two years
Up to £100,000, with research assistance and expenses
Bringing researchers and creative professionals together at Wellcome Collection to work as a collaborative residency.
One to two years
Flexible funding, up to £1 million
Offering graduates outstanding training in scientific research.
4 years
Studentship stipend, fees and other costs
Enabling researchers to undertake humanities or social science Master's courses in any area of health.
1 year
Studentship stipend and fees covered