Scholarship
Wellcome Trust PhD Fellowships
Wellcome Trust PhD Fellowships support early-career researchers to undertake PhDs at the leading biomedical and health research institutions in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The fellowships are aimed at outstanding graduates wanting to build a research career in the biomedical sciences.
About this scholarship
Wellcome Trust PhD Fellowships is offered by Wellcome Trust at Doctorate level. The award is valued at Full university fees + competitive stipend (approx. £17,000–£21,000/year) + research expenses, provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full university fees + competitive stipend (approx. £17,000–£21,000/year) + research expenses. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at Doctorate level. Eligible study areas include Biomedical Sciences, Health and Medical Research. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Open to graduates who have, or expect to receive, a first or upper second class degree. Must be applying to a Wellcome-funded PhD programme. International applications accepted.
How to apply
Applicants are expected to prepare: Apply through specific Wellcome PhD programme, academic transcripts, personal statement, references, research interests statement. Applications close on 2026-11-01. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Application requirements
Apply through specific Wellcome PhD programme, academic transcripts, personal statement, references, research interests statement
Eligible study levels
Doctorate
Fields of study
Biomedical Sciences, Health and Medical Research
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Wellcome Trust
- Award
- Full university fees + competitive stipend (approx. £17,000–£21,000/year) + research expenses
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- Doctorate
- Fields of study
- Biomedical Sciences, Health and Medical Research
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-11-01
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20