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:
- WT/MIT Postdoctoral Fellowship (4 Jun)
- Research Training Fellowship (15 Jun)
- Wellcome Trust Centres for Global Health Research (29 Jun)
- New Investigator Awards (20 Jul)
- Senior Investigator Awards (20 Jul)
- Masters Fellowship in Public Health & Tropical Medicine (6 Aug)
- Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers (3 Sep)
- Global Health Trials Initiative (11 Sep)
- Senior Research Fellowship in Basic Biomedical Science (24 Sep)
- Senior Research Fellowship in Clinical Science (24 Sep)
- International Senior Research Fellowship (24 Sep)
- Senior Fellowship in Public Health & Tropical Medicine (24 Sep)
- Training Fellowship in Public Health & Tropical Medicine (28 Sep)
- Intermediate Fellowship in Public Health & Tropical Medicine (28 Sep)
- Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral Fellowship (9 Nov)
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.








