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wellcome.orgMental Health Award: Using physical activity and circadian-based interventions to reduce anxiety and depression in young people | WellcomeRead about Wellcome's funding call for trials of interventions for anxiety and depression in young people, to build on existing mechanistic evidence.

8 July

Calling mental health researchers!  One week left to apply for our award funding trials on safe and effective interventions for youth anxiety & depression. 🌍 UK + Africa  ❗  Deadline 14 July 

29 June

Half of mental health problems begin before 18.  We need interventions designed for young people.  Apply now to our Mental Health Award:  🔬 Mechanistic trials  🏃 Physical activity + sleep interventions  🗓️ Deadline 14 July

wellc.meAccelerator Awards | Grant funding | WellcomeEligibility and applications details for the Wellcome Accelerator Awards, which will support Black, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani researchers in the UK to make successful career transitions.

23 June

Our Accelerator Awards support researchers of Black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage who are underrepresented in the UK, helping them strengthen their academic careers. Find out more and apply by 25 August: https://wellc.me/4b6BN5o

16 June

If you’re a researcher of Black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage in the UK, our Accelerator Awards might be for you. It offers flexible grants for research or research-adjacent activities, such as training, secondments and networking. (1/2)

wellcome.orgAccelerator Awards | Grant funding | WellcomeEligibility and applications details for the Wellcome Accelerator Awards, which will support Black, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani researchers in the UK to make successful career transitions.

16 June

Awardees will receive their salary (if required) and up to £200,000 for up to two years to strengthen their academic careers. Interested? Find out more and apply by 25 August 2026 ⤵️ (2/2) wellcome.org/research-fun...

10 June

wellcome.orgInfectious Disease Clinical Trial Award: Optimising interventions for impact - Funding | WellcomeFunding call supporting transdisciplinary teams led from Africa, South Asia or South-East Asia to conduct clinical trials that optimise licensed pharmaceutical interventions for infectious diseases.

26 May

Only one week left to submit! ⏳ Preparing an application for our infectious disease clinical trials funding call? • Level: £1,000,000 - £8,000,000 per award. • Duration: 3 – 5 years Deadline is 2 June 2026! Delivered in partnership with @nihr.bsky.social

25 May

To reform global health, we need courage, not caution. At this year’s World Health Assembly, Wellcome CEO John-Arne Røttingen is sharing insights from the global health reform dialogues and encouraging everyone to raise the level of ambition for reform. [1/4]

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Our new report outlines the outcomes of a high-level global meeting in Bangkok, Thailand last month, which brought together governments, multilaterals and civil society to discuss global health reform. This built on five regional dialogues held in 2025. [3/4]

wellcome.orgRethinking the future of global health: a global dialogue | WellcomeThis report distils key insights from Wellcome’s global dialogue on global health reform.

Conversations focused on identifying practical steps to make change possible. As expected, there isn’t a single blueprint to follow for global health reform. But appetite for change is strong. Discover key takeaways from the global dialogue ⤵️ [4/4] wellcome.org/insights/rep...

“The risk now is settling for superficial change without addressing the root causes,” he said. “We can’t be complacent. Bold concrete proposals are needed now, before the window for meaningful reform closes.” [2/4]

14 May

Our Accelerator Awards are now open for applications. This funding scheme supports researchers of Black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage who are underrepresented in the UK, helping them strengthen their academic careers. Find out more and apply by 25 August 2026: wellcome.org/research-fun...

wellc.meInfectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award - Funding | WellcomeFunding call supporting transdisciplinary teams led from Africa, South Asia or South-East Asia to develop innovative clinical trial proposals for local impact.

12 May

One week left to submit for our Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award! ⏳ If you’ve been preparing an application, this is your final reminder to finish up and submit. • Level: Up to £200,000 per award • Duration: Up to 2 years Deadline on 19 May 2026! https://wellc.me/4fgvkaU

9 May

6 May

Researchers of Black, Bangladeshi or Pakistani heritage are underrepresented in the UK and face barriers to career progression. Our Accelerator Awards, now open for a third round, are designed to help change that.

6 May

We believe championing the diversity of people in health research leads to richer understanding and more impactful discoveries. Learn more about the scheme ⤵️ wellcome.org/research-fun...

5 May

“Trust in science must be earned through trustworthy practice.” New research by @moreincommonuk.bsky.social finds Britain broadly trusts science – but we can’t take that for granted. Read five ways the scientific community can build trust ⤵️ wellcome.org/insights/art...

1 May

Just over one month left to apply for infectious disease clinical trial funding. We’re supporting teams led from Africa, South Asia or South-East Asia to run randomised trials that optimise licensed vaccines and therapeutics. £1mn–£8mn/award 3–5 years Deadline: 2 June 2026 https://wellc.me/3PNBxR4

27 Apr

Better interventions for young people start with better evidence. Apply for our Mental Health Award focusing on physical activity & circadian-based approaches. 📢Last chance to register for the webinar on 28 April ↓ wellcome.org/research-fun...

wellcome.orgApply to observe a Wellcome funding advisory committee | Prepare to Apply | WellcomeFind out how to observe a Wellcome funding advisory committee. Researchers who are considering applying for Wellcome funding in the next two years can apply to observe a shortlisting committee.

22 Apr

Curious about how we assess grant applications? We’re inviting researchers to observe a Wellcome funding advisory committee in action. Apply by 11 May 2026 ⤵️ wellcome.org/research-fun...

20 Apr

📢New funding alert! We want to transform early intervention for young people experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, anxiety and depression. Our new Mental Health Award will help generate evidence on interventions that are safe and effective for young people.

20 Apr

The funding focuses on two intervention areas with the potential to scale – physical activity and circadian-based approaches 🌍 Research must take place in the UK or Africa. 📅 Join our webinar on 28 April 🗓️ Apply by 14 July Learn more: wellcome.org/research-fun...

wellcome.orgInfectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award - Funding | WellcomeFunding call supporting transdisciplinary teams led from Africa, South Asia or South-East Asia to develop innovative clinical trial proposals for local impact.

19 Apr

One month left to apply for our Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award If you have an innovative idea for a randomised controlled trial proposal, but need to build your team, develop your clinical trial protocol or generate pilot data, find our more and apply below. ⤵️

19 Apr

• Level: Up to £200,000 per award • Duration: Up to 2 years • Deadline: 19 May 2026 Delivered in partnership with FCDO

wellcome.orgBritain talks trust in science | Reports | WellcomeDrawing on research across Britain, this report explores public trust in science, how trust differs across different groups and how science can earn trust.

17 Apr

Science can change lives. But only with public trust. New research by @moreincommonuk.bsky.social finds Britain broadly trusts science – but we can’t take that for granted. Find out more in our new report ⤵️ wellcome.org/insights/rep...

15 Apr

We’re investing in five new infrastructure hubs focused on evidence synthesis to support more equitable, evidence-informed policy across sectors. These hubs will use AI to synthesise existing research and data faster and more reliably. [1/2]

wellcome.orgEstablishing infrastructure hubs to power evidence synthesis in LMICs - Funding | WellcomeAs part of Wellcome’s first series of Evidence Synthesis Infrastructure Collaborative (ESIC) investments, Wellcome will fund five new global infrastructure hubs to catalyse radically more timely, rele...

15 Apr

Each hub will receive up to £1.9 million for up to five years. They should have a human health focus. Watch our webinar to learn more about this opportunity ⤵️ [2/2] wellcome.org/research-fun...

wellc.meInfectious Disease Clinical Trial Award: Optimising interventions for impact - Funding | WellcomeFunding call supporting transdisciplinary teams led from Africa, South Asia or South-East Asia to conduct clinical trials that optimise licensed pharmaceutical interventions for infectious diseases.

4 Apr

Two months left to apply for our infectious disease clinical trial funding! ⏳ • Level: £1mn - £8mn per award. • Duration: 3 – 5 years • Deadline: 2 June 2026 Find out more and apply ⤵️ https://wellc.me/3PNBxR4

21 Mar

We're looking for randomised controlled trials focused on bacterial, fungal, and mycobacterial infections, or select NTDs. The goal? Generating actionable evidence to change health policies and guidelines in the next decade. Find out more and join our webinar on 23 Mar: https://wellc.me/4rw0myj

Our global health system will change significantly. This is inevitable. But what the future system will look like is still uncertain. That’s why from August to November 2025, Wellcome supported regional partners to lead five dialogues. [1/5]

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This work complements other ongoing reform efforts. We hope the lessons and priorities will meaningfully inform related initiatives. [4/5]

wellcome.orgThe way forward for the global health system | Reports | WellcomeThis paper outlines reflections and takeaways from five regional discussions involving participants from over 114 countries about global health reform.

We are also hosting a high-level global meeting to encourage agreement around the actions needed to move forward. This includes building on existing momentum and supporting greater coherence across shared efforts. Read the paper now ⤵️ [5/5] wellcome.org/insights/rep...

Government and non-governmental representatives from over 114 countries came together to discuss global health reform. Their insights and recommendations are captured in a newly published global synthesis paper, drawing on the reports produced by each regional partner. So, what did we learn? [2/5]

Stakeholders share a vision of a decentralised, country-driven system – one that’s anchored in regional hubs and supported by a leaner, streamlined global health system. They also identified urgent reforms and next steps to achieve this vision. [3/5]

17 Mar

17 Mar

Find out more about eligibility and how to apply ⤵️ [2/2] wellcome.org/research-fun...

wellcome.orgMental Health Award: Using physical activity and circadian-based interventions to reduce anxiety and depression in young people - Grant Funding | WellcomeFind out about funding to support trials of mechanistically informed interventions for anxiety and depression in young people aged 10–18 in the UK and Africa.

16 Mar

We want to help transform early intervention for youth mental health. Our new Mental Health Award will do this by building on existing physical activity and circadian-based interventions in the UK and Africa. 💰 Level: £1 to 4 million per grant 💡 Duration: 3-4 years 🗓️ Opens: 13 April

14 Mar

We’re funding clinical trials to optimise vaccines and therapeutics to generate evidence for policy or guideline change. Are you a researcher based in Africa, South Asia, or South-East Asia? Apply now⤵️ https://wellc.me/4rw0myj Have a question? Register for our webinar. https://wellc.me/3NuP7rM

10 Mar

New funding for infectious disease clinical trials! 📣  We’re funding randomised controlled trials to optimise existing vaccines and therapeutics for infectious diseases. Delivered in partnership with @nihr.bsky.social and FCDO Research. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply ⤵️

wellcome.orgGenomics in Context Awards - Research Funding | WellcomeThese awards will support transdisciplinary teams to catalyse research discoveries at the intersection of genomics, humanities, social sciences and bioethics.

2 Mar

Two weeks left to apply to our Genomics in Context Awards! 🧬 We’re funding new collaborations between genomics, the humanities, social sciences and wider society. Level: up to £500,000 Duration: up to two years Deadline: 16 March 2026 Find out more ⤵️ wellcome.org/research-fun...

23 Feb

New funding opportunity! 📣 We’re investing in five teams to set up global hubs that will use AI to quickly and more reliably synthesise constantly updated research and data to inform health policy decisions. [1/3]

23 Feb

This is part of our initial round of Evidence Synthesis Infrastructure Collaborative (ESIC) investments. Hubs will receive up to £1.9 million for up to five years. [2/3]

23 Feb

The hubs will address the following sectors: • food systems • humanitarian assistance • inclusive economic growth • peace and effective institutions • social protection Learn more and apply ⤵️ [3/3] wellcome.org/research-fun...

20 Feb

AI has huge potential to improve healthcare but there is limited evidence about how well AI tools work in low- and middle-income countries. We're launching the Evidence for AI in Health (EVAH) initiative, in partnership with the Gates Foundation and the Novo Nordisk Foundation, to help change that.

wellcome.orgEVAH: generating evidence for AI in health | News | WellcomeThe joint Evidence for AI in Health (EVAH) initiative will fund locally led evaluations to ensure AI tools for health are effective in low- and middle-income countries.

20 Feb

It will fund locally led evaluations to ensure AI tools are safe and effective in low- and middle-income countries. Learn more about how EVAH will support equitable health outcomes ⤵ wellcome.org/insights/art...

16 Feb

One month left to apply to our Genomics in Context Awards! ⏰ We’re funding new collaborations between genomics, the humanities, social sciences and wider society. Awards up to £500,000 for up to two years. Apply by 16 March: https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/genomics-in-context-awards

29 Jan

Many Black-led initiatives in the UK that support the careers of Black researchers provide mentoring, safe spaces, networks and advocacy. But they're often underfunded. That's why we’re launching a new funding programme in partnership with Do it Now Now to help strengthen these initiatives. [1/3]

doitnownow.comInnovate Now with Wellcome — Do it Now NowThis fund supports grantees to build financial resilience and operational readiness, increasing your chances of raising social investment and creating a sustainable future for your organisation.

29 Jan

Grantees will receive multi-year funding of up to £48,000 to boost their long-term resilience. They’ll also receive guidance to strengthen governance and internal systems, develop leadership skills and connect with peers. Learn more and apply by 25 March: www.doitnownow.com/innovate-now... [2/3]