Professor Andrew Morris, Academy President, next to a quote that reads: "This five-year agreement with Wellcome is about building a workforce that can turn scientific discoveries into better patient care."

Professor Rachel McKendry, Executive Director of Discovery at Wellcome Trust, next to a quote that reads: "This renewed commitment will provide future leaders in health and biomedical research the opportunities to develop skills through every stage of their careers."

Pleased to announce our new five-year strategic partnership with @wellcometrust.bsky.social ✨

The agreement, worth over £27m, will boost support for biomedical and health researchers across the UK and address key challenges facing the research workforce.

Explore the details: bit.ly/481qgn5

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UK health research is getting a £27 million boost.

We’re partnering with @acmedsci.bsky.social to support biomedical and health researchers across the UK.

From cross-sector collaboration to support for clinical academics, this funding will address some of UK health research’s biggest challenges.

We're funding doctoral programmes to train the next generation of clinically-active academic leaders. 🩺

This call continues our commitment to supporting healthcare professionals in research careers.

Applications are open now. Here’s what you need to know 🧵

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Today we’re proud to share our Clinical Academics Summit statement, signed by 40+ organisations 🤝

⚠️ Clinical academics are declining
✅ Our summit committed to action to help reverse this trend

👉 Read the full statement: bit.ly/3Ktb5JQ

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With support from our PPI funding, Dr Hannah Crane has been able to ensure her research is guided by those it’s meant to help 🤝

➡️ Learn more about our PPI funding: ow.ly/owtV50WvW6u

➡️ Apply for the next round of Starter Grants: ow.ly/WN3w50Wuv5R

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Do you work in life sciences? Are you keen to drive change within your organisation?

You could be eligible for our FLIER programme – helping rising leaders create impact across the sector 🚀

Join our upcoming webinar to learn more ⬇️

📅Wed 20 Aug
🔗 ow.ly/ohpf50WzQGl

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Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers

Are you an early career clinical lecturer whose research could improve health outcomes like Dr Graham?

You could be eligible for our Starter Grants 🚀

💸 Up to £30k to cover research costs
🔬 Boost your bids for longer-term funding

👉 Apply now: ow.ly/WN3w50Wuv5R

Doctoral Programmes for Healthcare Professionals | Grant funding | Wellcome Get guidance on applying to host and administer a Wellcome doctoral programme for healthcare professionals at your institution. Find out about eligibility and how to prepare for your application.

Healthcare professionals bring unique perspectives to discovery research.

That’s why we’re funding doctoral programmes for UK-registered healthcare professionals.

Applications open in October. Find out how you can prepare ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...

Will climate change lead to more fungal infections? | News | Wellcome Fungi can keep us healthy or cause disease. As climate change drives fungi to adapt, learn how we can harness the benefits and tackle the threats.

Fungi play a crucial role in ecosystems with extraordinary adaptability. Their benefits are immense, but also includes risk. @wellcometrust.bsky.social, we're concerned about the implications for human health in the face of climate change and emerging pathogens
wellcome.org/news/will-cl...

Postdoctoral clinical fellows Opportunities for postdoctoral clinicians to consolidate their research experience.

Are you a clinician looking for a fully-funded postdoctoral research opportunity? 🩺

Take a look at our postdoctoral career development fellowships for clinicians, and see how you can join our vibrant community of clinician scientists.

Apply by 30 April ⤵️ www.crick.ac.uk/careers-and-...

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Join us for an exciting career development event 🚀

📍 Online
📅Tues 25 March 1:30pm

Gain insights from clinical academics on career progression and discover critical funding opportunities 💡

Free and open to all, particularly aspiring clinical academics.

👉Register now: ow.ly/xkIK50V2Ch5

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🚨Only 4 weeks left to apply for our Cross-Sector Experience Awards

Don’t miss your chance to:
💰Receive up to £100,000 in flexible funding
🤝Gain valuable experience working in a new sector

Closes 27 Feb 2025: ow.ly/2URQ50UPk2e

@drbahijjaraimia.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

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Calling Clinical Lecturers📝

The next round of Academy Starter Grants are now open! Apply to:
💸 Receive up to £30K to support your research
📈 Gather data to strengthen bids for longer-term funding

Find out more and apply by 5/3/2025

🔗 ow.ly/cePy50UL6we

#HealthResearch #ResearchGrants

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6 weeks to go! ⌛

Does your organisation work towards improving human health? Want to bring in new skills and ideas?

Our Cross-Sector Experience Awards provide up to £100,000 to support an individual to work in a different organisation for 3-12 months.

Apply by 27/2/25: ow.ly/BmAC50UHvuH

Two weeks left to apply for our fungi research funding. 🍄

We’re offering up to £3 million per award to investigate the mechanisms of fungal adaptation. Understanding this could help us solve health challenges and safeguard ecosystems.

Apply by 28 January ⤵️
wellcome.org/grant-fundin...

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Good news - abstract submission for our Clinical Academics in Training Annual Conference is extended until Monday 13 January.

We want to give as many clinical researchers as possible the opportunity to put their best work forward.

Apply now: ow.ly/9IiG50UyGul

#CATAC25 #AlliedHealthProfessionals

This sounds wonderful! Do you know if it will be recorded by any chance?