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Information about our schemes, funding guidance, what we offer at key career stages, and the people and projects we've funded.

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Discovery research

Wellcome funds discovery research in and across physical, social, data and life sciences, the humanities and clinical research.

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This award supports researchers to establish their independence and trajectory in discovery research.

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Wellcome Early-Career Awards
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For mid-career researchers who are ready to lead a substantial, innovative research programme and achieve international standing.

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Wellcome Career Development Awards
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This award supports established researchers and teams.

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Wellcome Discovery Awards
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We also offer specific funding opportunities to support our work in infectious disease, climate and health, and mental health.

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See a list of our scheme deadlines.

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Apply for a grant or manage an existing one through our online system.

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View funding guidance if you need help or advice with:

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Applying for funding
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Starting a grant
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Starting a grant
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Grant finance and administration
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Research practice and policies
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Ending a grant
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Research outputs
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What you need to know if you're a grant applicant or grantholder.

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Find out about grants we've awarded
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Find out about the people and projects we've funded, including grants awarded, researcher stories and grant funding data.

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