Genomics in Context Awards

About

The Genomics in Context Awards, organized by the Wellcome Trust, offers up to £500,000 in funding for interdisciplinary research teams exploring the intersections of genomics with social, ethical, and legal issues, supporting innovative research agendas and collaboration over a period of 12 to 24 months, with applications open globally (excluding mainland China).

Benefits

• Up to £500,000 funding available
• supports research for 12 to 24 months
• covers salaries, research equipment, travel costs, training, stakeholder engagement
• funds related conferences, workshops, and academic exchanges
• focuses on fostering collaboration and exploring new research directions

Eligibility Criteria

• Teams must include a researcher from genomics-related life sciences
• a researcher from humanities, social sciences, or bioethics
• at least one key stakeholder (e.g., community or patient groups, NGOs, policymakers)
• the lead applicant must have a PhD or equivalent research experience
• applicants can be from anywhere globally except mainland China
• the applying organization must be able to sign and comply with Wellcome's funding terms