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Wellcome Career Development Awards 2026

Awarded by Wellcome Trust

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Post Doc

Funding Type

Full Funding · Salary + research expenses

Eligible Courses

Discovery Research, Climate & Health, Infectious Disease, Mental Health

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

Universities/Research Institutions in the UKRepublic of IrelandLow- or middle-income countries (apart from India and mainland China)

Provider

Wellcome Trust

Last Verified On

29 Aug 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

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 programs of work, and deliver significant shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health, and well-being.

Eligibility for the Wellcome Career Development Awards:

  • Applicants must aim to make a key contribution to their field by generating significant shifts in understanding and developing methodologies, conceptual frameworks, tools, or techniques that could benefit health-related research.
  • Applicants should develop their research capabilities and leadership skills, support others to undertake research responsibly promote a positive and inclusive culture, and start training the next generation of researchers and develop their research skills and careers.
  • Candidates should have completed one or two substantial periods of research after their initial training and made important contributions to their area of research.

Benefits:

A Wellcome Career Development Award provides a salary for the grant holder (if required) and research expenses.

SIMPLE 5 STEP PROCESS

How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements

2

Prepare Documents

Gather all required documents for your application

3

Submit Application

Apply through the official scholarship application process

4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

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  • The deadline of Wellcome Career Development Awards 2026 is Expired.
  • Wellcome Career Development Awards 2026 is offered to Post Doc degree.
  • Wellcome Career Development Awards 2026 is offered for Discovery Research, Climate & Health, Infectious Disease, Mental Health.
  • Wellcome Career Development Awards 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals .
  • Wellcome Career Development Awards 2026 is offered by Wellcome Trust.
  • Wellcome Career Development Awards 2026 covers Full Funding, Salary + research expenses.