Apply to Observe a Wellcome Funding Advisory Committee
Are you planning to apply for a Wellcome grant in the next two years?
If so, Wellcome offers the opportunity to observe funding advisory committees.
Applications for 2026 are now open. and will close on 11 May 2026.
Why be a committee observer
When you’re a committee observer, you can watch how Wellcome assesses grant applications. This can help give you a better understanding of how Wellcome works before you submit your own application. Observers will gain understanding of:
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how committees use Wellcome’s assessment criteria
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how different aspects of the application are considered during assessment.
Wellcome also encourages observers to share their experience with other potential applicants.
Observers will attend meetings online for half a day, watching the discussion of applications.
Applications to be a committee observer are open once a year. Applications are then held for the following 12 months, so it may be some time before you are contacted and invited to observe.
For further details and to apply, please see Wellcome’s website at: Apply to observe a Wellcome funding advisory committee | Prepare to Apply | Wellcome
For those that are able to observe a funding advisory committee, the Research Funding Development Team would be interested to hear about your experience. Please do get in touch if you are happy to share this with us.