Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers
Wellcome
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A Wellcome-funded grant offering up to £30,000 for clinical lecturers to cover research costs over 1–2 years. Applicants must be research-active clinical lecturers holding a PhD or MD and a relevant undergraduate degree, and be in higher specialty training.
About this opportunity
Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers is a funding scheme administered by Wellcome in partnership with the Academy of Medical Sciences, aimed at supporting early-career clinical lecturers in the UK. The scheme provides up to £30,000 in funding spread over one to two years to cover directly incurred research costs such as consumables and equipment. Applications are considered twice yearly, with deadlines in March/June and September/December rounds. What you get • Up to £30,000 in research funding over 1–2 years • Can cover directly incurred research costs including consumables and equipment • Can use part of funds to buy time from existing staff members (e.g. technical research staff) How to apply 1. Apply through the Academy of Medical Sciences 2. Choose either the March or September application round 3. Submit by the stated deadline (June for March round, December for September round)
Requirements
• Be a research-active clinical lecturer (or equivalent for veterinary clinicians) • Hold a PhD or MD • Hold a medical, dental or veterinary undergraduate degree • Be in higher specialty training