UnverifiedAward2026
Wellcome Accelerator Awards
Wellcome
A targeted Wellcome award supporting eligible UK-based researchers of Black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage.
Is this a fit?
Apply if
- You meet the scheme's heritage eligibility
- You currently work in or ordinarily reside in the UK
- You are beyond the early-career stage for this scheme
Skip it if
- You are applying solely from a Uganda-based position without the required UK work/residence connection
- You are an early-career researcher
The Methods Bench take
- Best suited for
- Eligible researchers already based in the UK who need focused support to accelerate their research trajectory.
- The main hurdle
- The scheme has specific identity and UK work/residence eligibility; it should not be marketed as a general global Wellcome award.
- Start early on
- Eligibility confirmation and project scope.
- Watch out for
- Do not label this as Uganda eligible simply because Ugandan nationals may be able to qualify while UK-based.
Before you start, check
- Confirm heritage eligibility
- Confirm UK work/residence requirement
- Confirm career-stage fit