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Wellcome Early-Career Awards
Offered by Wellcome Trust
Funding for early-career researchers ready to develop their research identity through innovative projects that advance understanding in their field, or develop methodologies, frameworks, tools or techniques benefiting health-related research.
Key Details
Award Amount Salary plus up to £400,000 research expenses
Duration 5
Frequency Three times per year
Eligible Applicant Country United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Low- and middle-income countries
Host Country United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Low- and middle-income countries
Years Since PhD 0-3
Research Costs Covered Up to £400,000
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Additional Information
Comments Applicants must have passed their PhD viva (or have 4+ years equivalent research experience) by the application deadline and no more than 3 years postdoctoral experience. Adjustments available for career breaks, part-time work, clinical training and Covid-19 impact. Three funding rounds per year.
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