Fellowship

Wellcome Early-Career Awards

Offered by Wellcome Trust · listed by LegitGood

Funding: Amount not stated
Deadline: 1 Jan 2027Closes in 54 days
Sectors: Discovery Research, Climate and Health, Infectious Disease and Mental Health
Eligible countries: UK and low- and middle-income countries in Africa, South Asia and South-East Asia.

Details last checked 13 Oct 2026 — confirm on the funder's site.

This scheme provides funding for early-career researchers from any discipline who are ready to develop their research identity. Through innovative projects, they will deliver shifts in understanding related to human life, health and wellbeing. By the end of the award, they will be ready to lead their own independent research programme.

Requirements

Practicing healthcare professionals from eligible countries with a project focus on improving health and wellbeing. Must be affiliated with a host institution in sub-Saharan Africa.

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