Wellcome Discovery Awards
Wellcome · Discovery Research, Climate & Health, Infectious Disease
Posted 30 Sept 2026 · rolling or unstated deadline
Summary
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 understanding related to human life, health and wellbeing.
Funding: 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.
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.
Eligible locations: UK, Republic of Ireland, Low- or middle-income countries (apart from India and mainland China)
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Eligibility and conditions
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Lead applicant location: UK, Republic of Ireland, Low- or middle-income countries (apart from India and mainland China)