Faculty of Health Sciences

(https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/genomics-in-context-awards)  

Wellcome is soliciting applications for the Genomics in Context Awards: collaborative research at the intersection of genomics, humanities, social sciences and bioethics. These awards will support transdisciplinary teams to catalyse research discoveries at the intersection of genomics, humanities, social sciences and bioethics. Funded projects will be given the time and resources to create new research agendas and explore innovative ways of working.

Eligibility   
Researchers with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research as the Principal Investigator 
Award details   
Grants of up to £500 000, for 12-24 months  

Funder webinar for Applicants on the 18th November 2025- Registration Link  

Download the PDF outlining UCT’s deadlines for internal approval 
 
Funder deadline:   
16 March 2026 

(https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/wellcome-career-development-awards)

Wellcome is soliciting applications for their Career Development Awards scheme. Mid-career researchers from any discipline who have the potential to be international research leaders are eligible to apply. Through this scheme they will develop their research capabilities, drive innovative programmes of work, and deliver significant shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health, and wellbeing. By the end of the award, successful candidates should have achieved international standing in their area of research.    

Eligibility  

• Mid-Career researchers  

Award details     

• Up to eight years and applicants may request a salary.    

Download the PDF outlining UCT’s deadlines for internal approval    

Funder deadline:  

Three deadlines annually, with the next one for 2026 being 26 March.