Funding scheme application deadlines
The list below shows our funding scheme deadlines and other key dates.
All deadlines are at 15:00 (GMT/BST). We don't accept late applications. See all our funding opportunities.
| Funding opportunity | Preliminary application | Full application | Interviews / decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Programmes for Healthcare Professionals | n/a | 10 February 2026 | July 2026 |
| Wellcome Early-Career Awards | n/a | 17 February 2026 | July 2026 |
| Genomics in Context Awards | n/a | 16 March 2026 | July 2026 |
| Wellcome Career Development Awards | n/a | 26 March 2026 | September 2026 |
| Wellcome Discovery Awards | n/a | 31 March 2026 | September 2026 |
| Wellcome Early-Career Awards | n/a | 21 July 2026 | January 2027 |
| Wellcome Career Development Awards | n/a | 28 July 2026 | January 2027 |
| Wellcome Discovery Awards | n/a | 22 September 2026 | March 2027 |
| Wellcome Early-Career Awards | n/a | 10 November 2026 | May 2027 |
| Wellcome Career Development Awards | n/a | 17 November 2026 | May 2027 |
| Wellcome Discovery Awards | n/a | 23 February 2027 | July 2027 |
| Wellcome Early-Career Awards | n/a | 6 April 2027 | September 2027 |
| Wellcome Career Development Awards | n/a | 13 April 2027 | September 2027 |
Contact us
Contact our Funding Information Team if you have a question about funding.
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