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Wellcome Trust PhD Fellowships UK 2027

Location

United Kingdom

Funding Amount

Full tuition fees + annual stipend GBP 19000-22000 + research training budget

Application Deadline

Deadlines vary by host institution and scheme; typically October to January

Field of Study

Biomedical Sciences, Global Health, Medicine, Interdisciplinary Sciences

About This Scholarship

The Wellcome Trust is one of the largest biomedical research charities in the world, funding science to improve human and animal health. Through its PhD Programs, Wellcome supports doctoral training across health and biomedical sciences, including clinical medicine, basic biomedical research, global health, and interdisciplinary programs linking biology with physical sciences, engineering, and social sciences. Wellcome PhD schemes are hosted at leading UK research universities and institutes. Scholars receive a full stipend, tuition fees coverage, and a research training budget. International students are eligible to apply through their preferred host institution. These fellowships are among the most prestigious in the UK health sciences sector and are highly valued by academic and industry employers globally.

Benefits

Full tuition fee coverage for the PhD program

Annual stipend of GBP 19000-22000 (London rates higher)

Research consumables and equipment budget

Conference travel funding

Specialist biomedical training courses and workshops

Membership in the prestigious Wellcome scientific community

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Requirements

Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant biomedical or science discipline

Strong academic record and research potential

Must apply through a Wellcome-funded PhD Program at an eligible UK institution

Research interests aligned with health and biomedical sciences

English language proficiency

Two to three academic references required

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