Maternity/paternity/adoption or sick leave

We recognise the challenges that our researchers face when managing a research career with other responsibilities, such as family commitments or with health-related matters.

Consequently, we will supplement grants by the actual costs incurred by the employing institution in meeting an individual’s salary while on maternity, paternity, adoption or sick leave (less any recoverable statutory pay). This entitlement is open to all individuals who take such leave whilst their salary (or studentship stipend) is being funded by a Trust grant.

The official end date of the grant may also be extended for the period equivalent to the leave taken.

In addition, for all grant holders, irrespective of whether the Trust pays their salary, we will also consider requests for supplements to cover additional direct research costs (such as research staff and expenses), that may be incurred due to the grant holder taking maternity, paternity, adoption or sick leave. Requests for such supplements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Grant holders should contact their Grants Adviser or the Grants Service Desk ( grantenquiries@wellcome.ac.uk) further advice.