Imaging infrastructure and training funding for researchers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)

Applicants: Researchers and imaging facility scientists affiliated with not-for-profit institutions in low- and middle-income countries (some exceptions may apply)
Hosting institutions: Institutions worldwide (some exceptions may apply)
Dates: The 3rd call for applications is open from 15 December 2025 to 28 February 2026
Funding: Wellcome Trust (UK)

This announcement is the second of a series of open calls for the i4A funding programme aimed at providing researchers and imaging facility staff and management from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with access to biological and biomedical imaging services, as well as imaging-related training opportunities across all continents.

This call is for researchers and imaging scientists who want to apply for fully funded mobility grants to:

• Carry out imaging experiments using advanced imaging technologies
• Build practical skills through hands-on training at imaging core facilities and laboratories with imaging equipment
• Join imaging-related courses and workshops
• Build collaborations, strengthen skills, and bring new expertise back to your home institution

Any researcher or imaging facility staff or management affiliated with a not-for-profit organisation (e.g. university, institute) located in a LMIC is welcome to apply. Please check if the country of your home organisation is classified as an LMIC by using this link.

See More Info for full details of the grant types offered.