This award is particularly suitable for exceptional senior research scientists currently based overseas who wish to work in the UK or Republic of Ireland.
| Quick Overview——— | |
| Organization | Wellcome Trust |
| Level | Postdoc / Principal Research Fellowships |
| Country | UK |
| Subject areas | Science and Engineering |
| Salary | – |
| Eligibility | Open for International students |
| Deadline | Varies |
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How to Apply: If you intend to apply for a Principal Research Fellowship you should contact us with a full CV in the first instance, preferably 12 months in advance of the desired award date.
The formal application process consists of the following stages:
- Preliminary application – assessment of eligibility and advice on competitiveness
- Invited main application – review by Expert Review Group and shortlisted for interview
- Interview – by Interview Panel, with additional peer review from relevant scientific experts, which will include members of the Trust’s Peer Review College.
Who can Apply: Successful applicants from outside the European Economic Area are encouraged to apply for entry to the UK via the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent and Exceptional Promise visa routes. In order to streamline the application process for these visas, the Trust is taking part in a pilot scheme for accelerated endorsement, in collaboration with the Designated Competent Bodies – the British Academy, the Royal Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering. For more information please contact tierone@wellcome.ac.uk.
About your eligibility, the application process or general queries about grants
- grantenquiries@wellcome.ac.uk
- +44 (0)20 7611 5757
About the content of your project or proposal
- sciencegrants@wellcome.ac.uk
- +44 (0)20 7611 5757
About our online application system
- gtsupport@wellcome.ac.uk
- +44 (0)20 7611 8383
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