The Academy of Medical Sciences–Wellcome Starter Grants provide up to £30,000 over 1–2 years to research-active clinical lecturers (medical, dental, or veterinary) to generate preliminary data and strengthen applications for longer-term fellowships.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Research-active clinical lecturer (or equivalent veterinary clinician) in higher speciality training.
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Hold a PhD or MD plus a medical, dental, or veterinary undergraduate degree.
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Based at a UK higher education or research institution.
Funding Details:
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Amount: Up to £30,000 total
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Duration: 1–2 years
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Use of Funds: Directly incurred research costs (consumables, small equipment); part-time use of existing staff time permitted.
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Exclusions: Personal salary; PhD students; postdoctoral staff; new research assistant hires.
Deadline:
Two rounds per year:
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March Round: applications by March; review in June
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September Round: applications by September; review in December
Where to Go for Further Information & Application:
Apply via the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Email enquiries: [email protected]