Wellcome Trust Clinical Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Program Description
Wellcome Clinical Career Development Fellowships support clinician-scientists wishing to establish independent research programs in clinical medicine, infectious disease, mental health, and human genetics.
Eligibility & Requirements
• Medical degree (MD/MBBS) or PhD in biomedical science.
• Proven track record of high-impact research publications.
• Sponsoring host university in the UK.
• Proven track record of high-impact research publications.
• Sponsoring host university in the UK.
How to Apply
Submit preliminary proposal via Wellcome Funding Management System (Grant Tracker).
Benefits & Funding
• Full clinical salary funding aligned with NHS Consultant / Specialist Registrar scales (£45,000 - £75,000/year).
• Research expenses up to £500,000 including lab consumables and staff salaries.
• Conference travel and international collaboration funding.
• Research expenses up to £500,000 including lab consumables and staff salaries.
• Conference travel and international collaboration funding.
Recommended Skills
Clinical Trials
Experimental Medicine
Biostatistics
Important Application & Program Notes
Requires strong commitment from host UK university department.