Wellcome Discovery Awards

Major long-term grants funding ambitious, transformative health research programmes.

Long-term funding, averaging around £3.5 million, for ambitious and established research teams over multiple years.

• Large-scale, multi-year research funding
• Support for research teams and collaborators
• Flexible use of funds for ambitious, long-term research programmes

• Established researchers with a strong track record
• Lead applicant must be based at an eligible administering organisation (UK and Republic of Ireland now; from 29 October 2026, UK and low/middle-income countries in Africa, South Asia and South-east Asia)

1. 1Review eligibility criteria for your institution
2. 2Prepare a research proposal outlining the long-term vision and team
3. 3Submit via the Wellcome grant portal before the deadline