Discovery Research
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Location
England
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Rolling (always open)
Discovery Research grants support innovative research in climate and health, infectious disease, and mental health. The funding is open to researchers at all career stages, from early-career to established programme leaders. You can use the money to pursue discovery-led research that advances understanding in these critical health areas. The grant operates on a rolling deadline, so you can apply at any time. Applications are only accepted from researchers based in England. The funding amount is not specified and likely varies based on your research proposal and career stage.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a researcher
- Research must focus on climate and health, infectious disease, or mental health
This grant is for researchers based in England working in health-related fields. You can be at any career stage, from early-career researchers to established scientists leading research programmes. Your research should focus on climate and health, infectious disease, or mental health.
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Supports innovative research across Wellcome's strategic programmes including climate and health, infectious disease, and mental health. Provides funding for researchers at various career stages to pursue discovery-led research that advances understanding in these critical areas.
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