Wellcome Trust, GB: Accelerator Awards

11/04/2024

18/06/2024

This scheme will support researchers of Black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage in the UK to undertake activities that put them in a stronger position to reach their next career stage. The funding is flexible and can be used for research activities or activities adjacent to research. This includes, but is not limited to: developing a novel research idea, pilot, proof-of-concept, or scoping study and gathering related preliminary data taking up research skills training opportunities or other appropriate courses writing and (co-)authoring papers, books, articles, or funding applications research time at another research institution in the UK or abroad secondment opportunities for areas allied to research, for example the pharmaceutical industry or NGOs planning meetings of collaborative networks or conferences This is not an exhaustive list of eligible activities. Applicants are encouraged to propose activities they believe will best enable them to reach their next career stage.  Award amount max £200,000

Any

Career stages Early Career and Emerging in Field; Mid-Career to Established in Field Eligibility Note This scheme does not accept co-applicants. The lead applicant must be: Self-identify as being from a: Black heritage background, including a mixed heritage background. For example, Black African; Black Caribbean; Black Other; Mixed background (must include Black African, Black Caribbean or other Black backgrounds). Bangladeshi heritage background, including a mixed heritage background. For example, Bangladeshi Other; Mixed background (must include Bangladeshi backgrounds). Pakistani heritage background, including a mixed heritage background. For example, Pakistani Other; Mixed background (must include Pakistani backgrounds). Currently be working in or ordinarily resident in the UK. Have completed a substantive period of research training relevant to their discipline; you must have a PhD or equivalent higher research degree. If you have studied for a PhD then you must have completed your viva. You should be able to demonstrate a good understanding of research methodology and evidence of project delivery and analysis. Any nationality is eligible, as long as the conditions outlined above for the lead applicant are met.