Medieval manuscript saved for the nation
A rare medieval manuscript threatened with exile abroad has been bought by the UK's leading library for the history of medicine and is available to the public today for the…
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How collaborating with Indigenous communities can lead to meaningful climate action
Indigenous communities have been using ‘cultural burning’ for centuries. Dr Nicole Redvers explores how this traditional practice could help us rethink fire management.
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Dr Nicole Redvers
'High Society' opens today
‘High Society’ is now open in Wellcome Collection, running until 27 February 2011.
Kill or cure? It’s elementary at Wellcome Collection’s late event
Wellcome Collection opens late on Friday 8 April for Elements, a spectacular night of chemical romance, intrigue and performance. We’ll be filling the whole building with…
London 2012-inspired science experience debuts at Big Bang Fair in Birmingham
Young people from around the UK will get a hands-on insight into how their bodies work during exercise, movement and rest when the Wellcome Trust’s In the Zone initiative…
Malaria parasites showing resistance to artemisinin-based drugs
Malaria parasites in western Cambodia have become resistant to artemisinin-based therapies, the first-line treatment for malaria, according to a study published in the ‘New…
Public need to know how patient records are used, including by commercial organisations
The most in-depth research ever into what the public think about patient records being used by commercial organisations has revealed that the majority are in favour as long…
Covid-19 in the UK: the hard choices we face
Six months after lockdown was first announced in the UK, the country is seeing a rise in Covid-19 infections. Jeremy Farrar reflects on the measures we need to suppress…
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Jeremy Farrar
Strep A bacteria kill half a million a year. Why don’t we have a vaccine?
Strep A is among the deadliest pathogens in the world – yet we’ve never prioritised making a vaccine. Emily Sohn uncovers the cost of ignoring this problem, and meets those…
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Emily Sohn
Episode 12: Will genomic sequencing prevent future pandemics?
Alisha speaks to Professor Christian Happi about his pioneering use of genomic sequencing during the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Nigeria, and how the technology could unlock the…
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Watch our recorded webinars to learn how Wellcome Discovery Research funding can support research and researchers based in low- and middle-income countries around the world.
Wellcome Early-Career Awards
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…
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)
Funding duration:
Usually 5 years, but may be less for some disciplines, and may only be longer if held on a part-time basis.
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.
Strategic programme:
- Discovery Research
- Climate and Health
- Infectious Disease
- Mental Health
Frequency:
Three times a year
Coapplicants:
Not accepted
Wellcome Photography Prize 2021
The Wellcome Photography Prize announces its 2021 winners, chosen from photographs exploring the human side of three urgent health challenges: mental health, infectious…
Wellcome Discovery Awards
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…
Lead applicant career stage:
- Established researcher
Administering organisation location:
- UK
- Republic of Ireland
- Low- or middle-income countries (apart from India and mainland China)
Funding duration:
Awards can be up to 8 years, but may be less for some disciplines, and may be longer if held on a part-time basis. The average duration of a Discovery Award is 7 years, although we have supported awards from 3 to 8 years.
Funding amount:
You should ask for the resources you need for your research programme – see the 'Research costs we'll cover' section on this page. You will need to justify this in your application. The average size of a Discovery Award is £3.5 million. Applications above £5 million will be subject to additional scrutiny.
Strategic programme:
- Discovery Research
- Climate and Health
- Infectious Disease
- Mental Health
Frequency:
Three times a year - Upcoming deadlines in July 2025 and November 2025
Coapplicants:
Accepted
Wellcome Career Development Awards
This scheme provides funding for mid-career researchers who have the potential to be international research leaders. They will develop their research capabilities, drive…
Lead applicant career stage:
- Mid-career researcher
Administering organisation location:
- UK
- Republic of Ireland
- Low- or middle-income countries (apart from India and mainland China)
Funding duration:
Usually 8 years, but may be less for some disciplines and may only be longer if held on a part-time basis.
Funding amount:
You should ask for the resources you need for your research programme – see the 'Research costs we'll cover' section on this page. You will need to work with your organisation to justify your request in the context of the support they will provide. The annual expenditure for a Career Development Award is usually below £250,000 excluding the applicant’s salary. Applications above this value will be subject to additional scrutiny.
Strategic programme:
- Discovery Research
- Climate and Health
- Infectious Disease
- Mental Health
Frequency:
Three times a year - Upcoming deadlines in November 2025 and March 2026
Coapplicants:
Not accepted