Wellcome Accelerator Awards 2026: Funding Opportunity for Early and Mid-Career Researchers of Black, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani Heritage in the United Kingdom

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Wellcome Accelerator Awards 2026

Funding opportunity for Black, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani researchers in the UK. The award provides support for research projects and career development.

Who can apply

Researchers of Black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage in the UK

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Training
Secondments
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Funding

Up to £200k

Deadline

August 25, 2026

Opens

May 20, 2026

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Eligibility criteria

The lead applicant must self-identify as being from a Black, Bangladeshi or Pakistani heritage background, including mixed heritage backgrounds.
The lead applicant must currently be working in or ordinarily resident in the UK.
The lead applicant must have completed a substantive period of research training relevant to their discipline by the time they submit the application, including having completed a PhD, passed their viva examination by the application deadline, or met equivalent requirements.
Projects ready to move towards translation, implementation, or wider impact
Researchers of Black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage in the UK

Wellcome Accelerator Awards 2026

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