About This Opportunity
Wellcome Discovery Awards provide 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. The scheme supports research that aims to make major contributions by generating significant shifts in understanding and/or developing methodologies, conceptual frameworks, tools or techniques that could benefit health-related research. Awards can be held by individual established researchers or teams of researchers led by an established researcher. The program provides comprehensive support including salary costs, research expenses, equipment, staff salaries, overseas allowances, and professional development. Researchers are encouraged to put together diverse teams and actively promote inclusive research environments. The average Discovery Award is £3.5 million with a typical duration of 7 years, though awards can last up to 8 years.
Who Can Apply
- Region
- Global
- Residency
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Applicants
- individual, team
- Organizations
- academic, nonprofit, hospital
Application Details
Stages
- 1 two_stage
Required documents
Review process
Applications undergo eligibility check, then shortlisting by Discovery Advisory Groups (10 groups covering different research areas), followed by written expert review for shortlisted applications, and finally interviews conducted by Discovery Award Interview Panel. Final funding decisions made by Discovery Research Decision Board.
Additional benefits
- mentorship
- training
- networking
- travel_support
- equipment
Restrictions
- reporting_requirements
Post-award obligations
- acknowledge_funder
- final_report
External Application
This opportunity requires you to apply directly on the funder's website.
Apply on External SiteKey Information
- Award Amount
- Not specified
- Application Deadline
-
March 31, 2026 at 23:59 UTCDue in 75 days
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