Grant or competition
Wellcome Discovery Awards
Wellcome
Uganda and other eligible low- and middle-income countries
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·Grant or competitionCloses in 11 days
Wellcome
Application deadlineSep 22, 2026
Opportunity details
The important facts at a glance
Focus areaBold and creative research connected to human life, health and wellbeing, in any discipline
Funding or prize valueNo fixed ceiling; average award about £3.5 million for 3–8 years. Requests above £5 million receive extra scrutiny.
Eligible project or business stageEstablished researcher-led programmes administered by an eligible Ugandan institution
Submission requirementsSubmit through an eligible administering organisation with institutional authorisation, a research proposal, team details and a justified budget. Applicants should check Wellcome’s LMIC salary-cost rules.
Who can apply
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Uganda is eligible as a low- or middle-income country. The lead applicant must be an established researcher with international standing, a record of innovative research leadership and managing or training others, and a permanent, open-ended or suitable long-term contract at an eligible administering organisation. Teams may have 2–8 applicants.
About this opportunity
Program overview and application information
Major long-term funding for ambitious research that advances understanding of human life, health or wellbeing. Uganda-based institutions can administer awards, and applications may span any discipline. Typical awards are around £3.5 million over 3–8 years, with no fixed ceiling. Deadline: 22 September 2026 at 15:00 BST. No application fee.
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