Wellcome International Training Fellowships for LMIC Researchers

Wellcome's International Training Fellowships give nationals of low- and middle-income countries the chance to pursue postgraduate training or postdoctoral research in public health within low- and middle-income countries, except India and mainland China. The award usually provides £150,000 to £300,000 to cover salary, fees and research expenses. Fellowships normally run for 3 years. The scheme is aimed at researchers who want a guided period of research to build on existing experience and explore new areas.

Eligible not-for-profit research organisations in a low- or middle-income country (other than India and mainland China).

Masters, PhD, and post-doctoral research in public health.

Not specified.

Nationals of low- and middle-income countries, as defined by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

The fellowship value is usually £150,000 to £300,000 for salary, fees and research expenses. An International Training Fellowship is normally awarded for 3 years.

You can apply for an International Training Fellowship if:

• you're a national of a low- or middle-income country
• your proposed research focuses on a health priority in a low- or middle-income country
• you have sponsorship from an eligible host organisation in a low- or middle-income country apart from mainland China.

You must want to undertake a guided period of research so that you can consolidate your existing experience and explore new areas of research. You must:

• have a PhD and be an early-career researcher or
• have a degree in a relevant subject and some initial research experience or
• be a clinically qualified doctor (and be qualified to enter higher specialist training), vet, dentist or clinical psychologist, and have some initial research experience.

If you don't have a PhD, we expect you to start one at the same time as the fellowship. You should register for your PhD at a local academic organisation. If this isn't possible, contact us before submitting your application.

If you are in the last year of a PhD, you must have been awarded the PhD before you start the fellowship. We don't provide PhD top-up funding.

You can apply if you have a permanent or rolling employment contract, but only if you're at an early stage in your career. Please contact us first to discuss.

If you've been away from research (eg for a career break, maternity leave, or long-term sick leave), we'll allow for this when we consider your application.

You can't apply if:

• you've previously held, or currently hold, an internationally competitive fellowship at an equivalent level eg an NIH Fogarty fellowship
• you're a researcher in India – instead see the Wellcome Trust/Department of Biotechnology India Alliance
• you're currently applying for another Wellcome fellowship.

If you've already been unsuccessful with a full application for this scheme, please contact us before you apply again.

You can't apply to carry out activities that involve the transfer of grant funds into mainland China.

Applications are currently closed.

Potential applicants should first discuss their application with their sponsor and research supervisor, who will provide the advice with regard to the intellectual quality and importance of the project. They will also help candidates decide whether it's the right time to apply.

This is the last round. The deadline is 7 April 2021 (preliminary application) and the deadline for full applications is 29 June 2021.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.