Biomedical science funding schemes

We support basic scientists, clinicians (including clinical psychologists, dentists and veterinarians) and public health researchers at all stages of their research career. Where appropriate, applications are encouraged from candidates trained in disciplines outside the biomedical sciences, but who are applying their expertise to biomedical problems.

Upcoming deadlines

Funding schemes that are currently open for the submission of applications, with the indicated closing date:

• Masters Fellowships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine (1 Aug 2013)
• Research Training Fellowships (20 Sep 2013)
• Senior Research Fellowships in Clinical Science (20 Sep 2013)
• Senior Research Fellowships in Basic Biomedical Science (20 Sep 2013)
• Senior Fellowships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine (20 Sep 2013)
• Training Fellowships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine (27 Sep 2013)
• Intermediate Fellowships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine (27 Sep 2013)
• Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral Fellowships (27 Sep 2013)
• Career Re-entry Fellowships (27 Sep 2013)
• WT/NIH Four-year PhD Studentships (30 Sep 2013)
• Intermediate Clinical Fellowships (4 Oct 2013)
• Global Health Trials Scheme (8 Oct 2013)
• Sir Henry Dale Fellowships (1 Nov 2013)
• Research Career Development Fellowships in Basic Biomedical Science (1 Nov 2013)
• Postdoctoral Research Training Fellowship for Clinicians (15 Nov 2013)
• WT-MIT Postdoctoral Fellowships (22 Nov 2013)
• New Investigator Awards (22 Nov 2013)
• Senior Investigator Awards (22 Nov 2013)

Our funding schemes

Investigator Awards Funding for world-class researchers and clinicians with a compelling long-term vision for their research.

Fellowships Funding for non-tenured researchers and clinicians at every stage of their career.

Strategic awards and other initiatives Funding for ambitious projects and initiatives.

PhD funding and undergraduate opportunities Support for postgraduate and undergraduate study.

For information about applying to the Trust, Grant Conditions, eligibility and deadlines see Application information.

Current grantholders should see Managing a grant.