Research Funding is responsible for the operational management, governance, and support of all Wellcome’s grant funding activities. This role is in the Funding Management team, which delivers and manages funding schemes, targeted calls, major investments, and one-off applications. We work closely with colleagues in Strategic Programmes, Legal, and Finance to implement funding activities. We manage the full lifecycle of grant applications—from submission and review to award—for Discovery Research and Data for Science and Health.
To deliver Wellcome’s funding in discovery research, we are looking for a Funding Manager to work in our Humanities & Social Sciences team in Research Funding on a fixed-term contract until March 2027.
What will I be doing?
You’ll manage a portfolio of grants across the full life cycle—carrying out due diligence, coordinating expert reviews and funding advisory committees, providing clear written feedback, making awards and responding to queries—so applications are handled fairly, efficiently and on time. You’ll be a trusted point of contact for our research community, working with colleagues to enable world‑class research through inclusive, transparent processes.
As a Funding Manager, Humanities and Social Sciences, you will:
- Manage a portfolio of grants throughout their lifecycle – from application and due diligence to award and post-award queries – ensuring processes are fair, efficient and timely.
