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Wellcome Early-Career Awards – November 2026 round

Biology, Neuroscience and Public Health early-career research award from Wellcome

Apply by Tuesday, Nov 10

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About

Wellcome Early-Career Awards enable researchers to develop an independent research identity through innovative projects that advance understanding of life, health and wellbeing. The November 2026 round is open for applications through the Wellcome Funding platform.

Eligibility

Career stage: Postdoc

Apply with a supervisor or host

Covers: Applicant salary and eligible research expenses; current Wellcome limits apply.

Wellcome host-location rules change on 29 October 2026. Check the current administering-organisation list before applying.

Eligibility source

Reviewed Sep 24, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.

Early-career researchers ready to lead a creative research programme who meet Wellcome's career-stage, host-organization and research-remit rules. Applicants should confirm all scheme-specific eligibility before submission.

Topics

Wellcome Early-Career Awardsindependent research identityinnovative projectslifehealthwellbeingNovember 2026Wellcome Funding platformapplicationsresearchers

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Source: wellcome.org

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