Postdoc or Principal Research Fellowships by Wellcome Trust, UK 10109 views

This award is particularly suitable for exceptional senior research scientists currently based overseas who wish to work in the UK or Republic of Ireland.

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