The Early Translational Project funding is intended to provide support for projects which are at an early stage of the translational research pathway. The intention is not to fund an entire project through to adoption in a clinical or commercial setting, rather it is to provide initial funding to start the translational process.  

The partnership will support a broad range of activities to enable translational research. 

Examples of eligible activity include, but are not limited to: 

• Laboratory studies to gather data on project feasibility 
• Analysis of data and application of statistics to develop translational opportunities 
• Development of policy and implementation of best practices 

Eligibility and funding 

Applications are open to Newcastle University staff and honorary staff members. Projects are expected to be in an early stage of translation and to fall within the Wellcome Trust discovery research remit. The Wellcome Trust funds research with the potential to improve human life, health and wellbeing. In a change to previous rounds, applicants DO NOT require previous Wellcome Trust funding to be eligible for the scheme.  

Funding for up to £10,000 is available and for projects up to three to six months. 

Deadline for applications and key dates 

2022 funding applications for the Early Translational Project  Funding are now closed. 

The Translational Explorer Scheme is a discovery programme that allows researchers to take time away from conducting research to explore the validity of a translational idea or to develop skills through secondments or placements that enables the translation of research. Working alongside a Senior Translator in Residence, the Translational Explorer will investigate the market opportunity, regulatory environment and intellectual property landscape to devise a strategy for taking their translational project forward. The Translational Explorer will also have access to training based on their individual needs.  

Eligibility, funding and deadlines 

Applications are open to Early Career Researchers in collaboration with their supervisors. Projects are expected to be at an early stage of translation, be within the remit of the Wellcome Trust and can be either a clinical or commercial exploration or secondment/ placement activity. 

Funding up to £10,000 is available for salary support and/or to cover the costs of travel, subsistence and accommodation for secondments and placements. Projects are expected to last up to three months full time but can be taken on a part-time basis for no more than six months.   

Deadline for applications and key dates 

The funding calls for the Translational Explorer Portfolio Scheme run on a rolling basis and applications can be submitted at any time.

Project finish date: All projects must finish by 31st December 2022. 

For further details please see the Translational Explorer scheme guidance document and the Translational Explorer scheme application form.

If you would like to discuss this funding further, please contact either Dr Dale Athey, Senior Translator in Residence or Dr Susan Howard, Senior Research Funding Development Manager.  

The Follow-on Funding award is for applicants who have previously been successful in receiving WTTP Project Funding.  This award is intended to provide further support for the most promising projects which were funded through Phase 1 Project Funding. The intention is to fund strong, early stage translational projects which still have barriers to overcome before they can seek larger funding from either internal or external funding sources.

The aim of the funding is to accelerate the transition from basic discovery research to early-stage translational research projects.

The partnership will support a broad range of activities to enable translational research. 

Examples of eligible activity include, but are not limited to: 

• Laboratory studies to gather further data on project feasibility 
• Analysis of data and application of statistics to develop translational opportunities 
• Development of policy and implementation of best practices 

Eligibility, funding and deadlines 

 Projects are expected to be in an early stage of translation and to fall within the Wellcome Trust discovery research remit. The Wellcome Trust funds research with the potential to improve human life, health and wellbeing. 

Eligibility: As this award is for follow-on funding, applicants must have received prior Project Funding from the Wellcome Trust Translational Partnership.  

Funding for £25k - £50k is available and projects are expected to last up no more than six months. The projects must finish by end of December 2022. 

Please see further details in the call guidance and the application form below. 

Deadline for applications and key dates 

2022 funding applications for the Follow-on Funding are now closed.