The Wellcome Trust has opened applications for its i4A Access Grant, a funding opportunity designed to support researchers and imaging professionals seeking hands-on access to advanced imaging technologies.
The grant enables short, focused visits to specialist imaging facilities, allowing recipients to gain practical experience with cutting-edge tools while addressing specific scientific or technical questions.
Focus
The i4A Access Grant supports practical learning and scientific exploration through immersive, hands-on training.
Its primary aim is to help applicants visualise biological samples, refine imaging assays, or explore research questions using advanced imaging technologies. The programme also prioritises skills development in microscopy, image analysis, data systems and imaging facility management.
Funding details
The grant provides funding of up to USD $11,000, covering travel, accommodation and imaging facility–related costs.
Beyond financial support, recipients benefit from expert mentorship, access to high-end infrastructure, and opportunities for international knowledge exchange that strengthen long-term research capacity.
Eligibility
The grant is open to individuals affiliated with not-for-profit organisations in eligible low- and middle-income countries.
Eligible applicants include:
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Researchers based at universities or research institutes.
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Imaging facility staff or managers.
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Professionals seeking to build or transfer imaging expertise.
Applications are submitted by individuals, who remain the official grant recipients.
What the grant supports
Successful applicants receive funding to visit a national or international imaging facility outside their home institution.
Visits typically last one to four weeks, although longer stays may be considered where clearly justified. The grant prioritises immersive, hands-on learning rather than classroom-based training.
Deadline
Applications close on February 28, 2026. Interested candidates can apply via the Wellcome Trust website.
Discover similar grants on our Opportunities page.
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