Researchers of Black, Bangladeshi or Pakistani heritage are underrepresented in the UK and face barriers to career progression. Our Accelerator Awards, now open for a third round, are designed to help change that.

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We believe championing the diversity of people in health research leads to richer understanding and more impactful discoveries. Learn more about the scheme ⤵️ wellcome.org/research-fundin…
Accelerator Awards | Grant funding | Wellcome

Accelerator Awards | Grant funding | Wellcome

Eligibility and applications details for the Wellcome Accelerator Awards, which will support Black, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani researchers in the UK to make successful career transitions.

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Not really for everyone from these countries. It is only if you had studied from an undergraduate degree at a UK institution or a PhD at a UK institution. And than underrepresented. The people who came here for work from these countries can not apply.
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