Wellcome Accelerator Awards 2026: Up to £200,000 Research Funding for UK-Based Researchers

The Wellcome Trust has opened applications for its prestigious Wellcome Accelerator Awards 2026, a funding initiative designed to support early- and mid-career researchers in the United Kingdom. This programme specifically targets researchers of Black, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani heritage, helping them advance to the next stage of their academic careers through flexible funding and structured professional development.