Wellcome Trust
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Supporting research to transform life, health and wellbeing. We’re taking on three urgent health challenges: mental health, climate change & infectious disease.
Our Genomics in Context Awards are open now. 🧬
We’re funding new collaborations across genomics, the humanities and social sciences and wider society.
Are you ready to apply?
We’re funding new collaborations across genomics, the humanities and social sciences and wider society.
Are you ready to apply?
November 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Our Genomics in Context Awards are open now. 🧬
We’re funding new collaborations across genomics, the humanities and social sciences and wider society.
Are you ready to apply?
We’re funding new collaborations across genomics, the humanities and social sciences and wider society.
Are you ready to apply?
Every day, we generate huge amounts of data – from smartphones to supermarket loyalty cards.
This social data is a powerful tool for catalysing new discoveries in health research. We need to unlock its full potential.
Learn more in our new report ⤵️
wellcome.org/insights/rep...
This social data is a powerful tool for catalysing new discoveries in health research. We need to unlock its full potential.
Learn more in our new report ⤵️
wellcome.org/insights/rep...
Social Data for Health | Report | Wellcome
This landscaping review presents findings and recommendations on the ways social data can advance research on life, health and wellbeing across public health, humanities and social sciences.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Every day, we generate huge amounts of data – from smartphones to supermarket loyalty cards.
This social data is a powerful tool for catalysing new discoveries in health research. We need to unlock its full potential.
Learn more in our new report ⤵️
wellcome.org/insights/rep...
This social data is a powerful tool for catalysing new discoveries in health research. We need to unlock its full potential.
Learn more in our new report ⤵️
wellcome.org/insights/rep...
Healthcare professionals bring unique insights to discovery research. But they can face challenges in establishing academic careers.
That’s why we’re funding a new round of doctoral programmes for healthcare professionals.
That’s why we’re funding a new round of doctoral programmes for healthcare professionals.
October 30, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Healthcare professionals bring unique insights to discovery research. But they can face challenges in establishing academic careers.
That’s why we’re funding a new round of doctoral programmes for healthcare professionals.
That’s why we’re funding a new round of doctoral programmes for healthcare professionals.
Are you looking for mental health research funding?
We’re supporting teams to accelerate the evaluation and roll out of psychological or social interventions for anxiety, depression and psychosis in young people.
Applications close 11 Nov. Find out more ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
We’re supporting teams to accelerate the evaluation and roll out of psychological or social interventions for anxiety, depression and psychosis in young people.
Applications close 11 Nov. Find out more ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
Mental Health Award: Transforming mental health outcomes for young people | Research Funding | Wellcome
This award will fund projects that robustly test the real-world effectiveness, conduct a full health economic evaluation and assess implementation and scaling strategies of psychological or social int...
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October 17, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Are you looking for mental health research funding?
We’re supporting teams to accelerate the evaluation and roll out of psychological or social interventions for anxiety, depression and psychosis in young people.
Applications close 11 Nov. Find out more ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
We’re supporting teams to accelerate the evaluation and roll out of psychological or social interventions for anxiety, depression and psychosis in young people.
Applications close 11 Nov. Find out more ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
We're funding doctoral programmes to train the next generation of clinically-active academic leaders. 🩺
This call continues our commitment to supporting healthcare professionals in research careers.
Applications are open now. Here’s what you need to know 🧵
This call continues our commitment to supporting healthcare professionals in research careers.
Applications are open now. Here’s what you need to know 🧵
October 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We're funding doctoral programmes to train the next generation of clinically-active academic leaders. 🩺
This call continues our commitment to supporting healthcare professionals in research careers.
Applications are open now. Here’s what you need to know 🧵
This call continues our commitment to supporting healthcare professionals in research careers.
Applications are open now. Here’s what you need to know 🧵
We want to transform early intervention for youth mental health.
Our new funding award will help achieve this.
We're supporting teams to accelerate the evaluation and roll out of effective social and psychological interventions.
Applications close 11 Nov ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
Our new funding award will help achieve this.
We're supporting teams to accelerate the evaluation and roll out of effective social and psychological interventions.
Applications close 11 Nov ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
October 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We want to transform early intervention for youth mental health.
Our new funding award will help achieve this.
We're supporting teams to accelerate the evaluation and roll out of effective social and psychological interventions.
Applications close 11 Nov ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
Our new funding award will help achieve this.
We're supporting teams to accelerate the evaluation and roll out of effective social and psychological interventions.
Applications close 11 Nov ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
Cholera is preventable and treatable. But it still claims thousands of lives each year.
With the disease now resurging globally – driven by conflict, climate change and poverty – we're funding research to improve vaccines and support long-term solutions.
📖 Learn more: wellcome.org/news/why-cho...
With the disease now resurging globally – driven by conflict, climate change and poverty – we're funding research to improve vaccines and support long-term solutions.
📖 Learn more: wellcome.org/news/why-cho...
Why is cholera still a problem? | News | Wellcome
Cholera is a deadly but preventable disease caused by consuming contaminated food or water. It targets the most vulnerable: those living in poverty, displacement or crisis. Understand more about the ...
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September 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Cholera is preventable and treatable. But it still claims thousands of lives each year.
With the disease now resurging globally – driven by conflict, climate change and poverty – we're funding research to improve vaccines and support long-term solutions.
📖 Learn more: wellcome.org/news/why-cho...
With the disease now resurging globally – driven by conflict, climate change and poverty – we're funding research to improve vaccines and support long-term solutions.
📖 Learn more: wellcome.org/news/why-cho...
We’re bringing together governments, international organisations and civil society to discuss what a new global health system should look like.
Along the way, we’ll share updates on these discussions through a brand new newsletter, Healthier Futures.
Subscribe ⤵️
wellcome.org/articles-and...
Along the way, we’ll share updates on these discussions through a brand new newsletter, Healthier Futures.
Subscribe ⤵️
wellcome.org/articles-and...
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Sign up to Wellcome's regular newsletters to stay up to date on the biggest stories in global health, our latest funding opportunities and how we're advocating to improve health for everyone.
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September 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We’re bringing together governments, international organisations and civil society to discuss what a new global health system should look like.
Along the way, we’ll share updates on these discussions through a brand new newsletter, Healthier Futures.
Subscribe ⤵️
wellcome.org/articles-and...
Along the way, we’ll share updates on these discussions through a brand new newsletter, Healthier Futures.
Subscribe ⤵️
wellcome.org/articles-and...
Genomics continues to revolutionise science.
But there’s untapped potential for new discoveries through collaboration between genomics and the humanities, social sciences, bioethics and wider stakeholders.
But there’s untapped potential for new discoveries through collaboration between genomics and the humanities, social sciences, bioethics and wider stakeholders.
September 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Genomics continues to revolutionise science.
But there’s untapped potential for new discoveries through collaboration between genomics and the humanities, social sciences, bioethics and wider stakeholders.
But there’s untapped potential for new discoveries through collaboration between genomics and the humanities, social sciences, bioethics and wider stakeholders.
If you could reimagine the global health system, what would it look like?
We commissioned five thought leaders from around the world to share their vision for the future of global health.
Five discussion papers outline their bold and ambitious ideas.
Learn more ⤵️
wellcome.org/reports/bold...
We commissioned five thought leaders from around the world to share their vision for the future of global health.
Five discussion papers outline their bold and ambitious ideas.
Learn more ⤵️
wellcome.org/reports/bold...
Bold ideas for a reformed global health system | Reports | Wellcome
Discussion papers commissioned by Wellcome bring together bold proposals from five different regions of the world for a reimagined global health architecture.
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September 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
If you could reimagine the global health system, what would it look like?
We commissioned five thought leaders from around the world to share their vision for the future of global health.
Five discussion papers outline their bold and ambitious ideas.
Learn more ⤵️
wellcome.org/reports/bold...
We commissioned five thought leaders from around the world to share their vision for the future of global health.
Five discussion papers outline their bold and ambitious ideas.
Learn more ⤵️
wellcome.org/reports/bold...
Psychological and social interventions could play a crucial role in early intervention of anxiety, depression and psychosis for young people.
However, we need a better understanding of which interventions are effective in real-world settings — and how best to implement and scale them.
However, we need a better understanding of which interventions are effective in real-world settings — and how best to implement and scale them.
September 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Psychological and social interventions could play a crucial role in early intervention of anxiety, depression and psychosis for young people.
However, we need a better understanding of which interventions are effective in real-world settings — and how best to implement and scale them.
However, we need a better understanding of which interventions are effective in real-world settings — and how best to implement and scale them.
Cutting-edge life science can transform our health.
That’s why people should be encouraged to question it.
”Society has agency. Public dialogue can make that even stronger,” writes @joyzhang.bsky.social.
Learn more in ‘Behind the Research’ ⤵️
www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...
That’s why people should be encouraged to question it.
”Society has agency. Public dialogue can make that even stronger,” writes @joyzhang.bsky.social.
Learn more in ‘Behind the Research’ ⤵️
www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...
Behind the Research | LinkedIn
Insights and stories from experts in global health research
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September 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Cutting-edge life science can transform our health.
That’s why people should be encouraged to question it.
”Society has agency. Public dialogue can make that even stronger,” writes @joyzhang.bsky.social.
Learn more in ‘Behind the Research’ ⤵️
www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...
That’s why people should be encouraged to question it.
”Society has agency. Public dialogue can make that even stronger,” writes @joyzhang.bsky.social.
Learn more in ‘Behind the Research’ ⤵️
www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...
Another record broken in the UK. We must act on our changing climate.
As the @metoffice.gov.uk confirms this summer as the hottest on record, we’re seeing that the UK isn’t immune to rising temperatures.
As the @metoffice.gov.uk confirms this summer as the hottest on record, we’re seeing that the UK isn’t immune to rising temperatures.
September 2, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Another record broken in the UK. We must act on our changing climate.
As the @metoffice.gov.uk confirms this summer as the hottest on record, we’re seeing that the UK isn’t immune to rising temperatures.
As the @metoffice.gov.uk confirms this summer as the hottest on record, we’re seeing that the UK isn’t immune to rising temperatures.
Are you looking for mental health research funding?
We’re supporting teams to accelerate the evaluation and roll out of psychological or social interventions for anxiety, depression and psychosis in young people.
Wellcome’s Dr Kim Donoghue explains more ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
We’re supporting teams to accelerate the evaluation and roll out of psychological or social interventions for anxiety, depression and psychosis in young people.
Wellcome’s Dr Kim Donoghue explains more ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
August 22, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Are you looking for mental health research funding?
We’re supporting teams to accelerate the evaluation and roll out of psychological or social interventions for anxiety, depression and psychosis in young people.
Wellcome’s Dr Kim Donoghue explains more ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
We’re supporting teams to accelerate the evaluation and roll out of psychological or social interventions for anxiety, depression and psychosis in young people.
Wellcome’s Dr Kim Donoghue explains more ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
Leishmaniasis is 95% fatal if untreated — yet it’s still overlooked, and media coverage is low.
Our new report shows what gets decision-makers to pay attention ⤵️
wellcomeopenresearch.org/documents/10...
Our new report shows what gets decision-makers to pay attention ⤵️
wellcomeopenresearch.org/documents/10...
August 19, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Leishmaniasis is 95% fatal if untreated — yet it’s still overlooked, and media coverage is low.
Our new report shows what gets decision-makers to pay attention ⤵️
wellcomeopenresearch.org/documents/10...
Our new report shows what gets decision-makers to pay attention ⤵️
wellcomeopenresearch.org/documents/10...
Why do some leishmaniasis studies influence policy, and others don’t?
Our new report explores how research gains traction with decision makers ⤵️
wellcomeopenresearch.org/documents/10...
Our new report explores how research gains traction with decision makers ⤵️
wellcomeopenresearch.org/documents/10...
wellcomeopenresearch.org
August 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Why do some leishmaniasis studies influence policy, and others don’t?
Our new report explores how research gains traction with decision makers ⤵️
wellcomeopenresearch.org/documents/10...
Our new report explores how research gains traction with decision makers ⤵️
wellcomeopenresearch.org/documents/10...
We want to transform early intervention for youth mental health.
Our new funding award will help achieve this.
Across two phases, it aims to accelerate the evaluation and roll out of effective social and psychological interventions. 🧵[1/4]
Our new funding award will help achieve this.
Across two phases, it aims to accelerate the evaluation and roll out of effective social and psychological interventions. 🧵[1/4]
August 8, 2025 at 7:32 AM
We want to transform early intervention for youth mental health.
Our new funding award will help achieve this.
Across two phases, it aims to accelerate the evaluation and roll out of effective social and psychological interventions. 🧵[1/4]
Our new funding award will help achieve this.
Across two phases, it aims to accelerate the evaluation and roll out of effective social and psychological interventions. 🧵[1/4]
Healthcare professionals bring unique perspectives to discovery research.
That’s why we’re funding doctoral programmes for UK-registered healthcare professionals.
Applications open in October. Find out how you can prepare ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
That’s why we’re funding doctoral programmes for UK-registered healthcare professionals.
Applications open in October. Find out how you can prepare ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
Doctoral Programmes for Healthcare Professionals | Grant funding | Wellcome
Get guidance on applying to host and administer a Wellcome doctoral programme for healthcare professionals at your institution. Find out about eligibility and how to prepare for your application.
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August 6, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Healthcare professionals bring unique perspectives to discovery research.
That’s why we’re funding doctoral programmes for UK-registered healthcare professionals.
Applications open in October. Find out how you can prepare ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
That’s why we’re funding doctoral programmes for UK-registered healthcare professionals.
Applications open in October. Find out how you can prepare ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
This is a stark reminder of how fast antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can spread.
It's one of our greatest public health threats. But the global response remains too weak and fragmented.
We need more ambitious, collective, evidence-based action to control AMR.
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
It's one of our greatest public health threats. But the global response remains too weak and fragmented.
We need more ambitious, collective, evidence-based action to control AMR.
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Warning issued over spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that could reach UK
Antimicrobial resistant bacteria found to be spreading rapidly among severely malnourished children in Niger in ‘early warning’ to world
www.independent.co.uk
August 5, 2025 at 10:31 AM
This is a stark reminder of how fast antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can spread.
It's one of our greatest public health threats. But the global response remains too weak and fragmented.
We need more ambitious, collective, evidence-based action to control AMR.
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
It's one of our greatest public health threats. But the global response remains too weak and fragmented.
We need more ambitious, collective, evidence-based action to control AMR.
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Psychological and social interventions could play a crucial role in early intervention of anxiety, depression and psychosis for young people.
However, we need a better understanding of which interventions are effective in real-world settings – and how best to implement and scale them.
However, we need a better understanding of which interventions are effective in real-world settings – and how best to implement and scale them.
July 31, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Psychological and social interventions could play a crucial role in early intervention of anxiety, depression and psychosis for young people.
However, we need a better understanding of which interventions are effective in real-world settings – and how best to implement and scale them.
However, we need a better understanding of which interventions are effective in real-world settings – and how best to implement and scale them.
New mental health funding open for applications!
We’re supporting teams to accelerate the evaluation and roll out of social and psychological interventions for anxiety, depression and psychosis in young people.
Wellcome’s Kim Donoghue explains more ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
We’re supporting teams to accelerate the evaluation and roll out of social and psychological interventions for anxiety, depression and psychosis in young people.
Wellcome’s Kim Donoghue explains more ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
July 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
New mental health funding open for applications!
We’re supporting teams to accelerate the evaluation and roll out of social and psychological interventions for anxiety, depression and psychosis in young people.
Wellcome’s Kim Donoghue explains more ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
We’re supporting teams to accelerate the evaluation and roll out of social and psychological interventions for anxiety, depression and psychosis in young people.
Wellcome’s Kim Donoghue explains more ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
What can we learn following recent news of a pioneering IVF treatment reducing the risk of mitochondrial disease?
This remarkable achievement shows how policy keeping pace with scientific innovation can save lives, writes Wellcome's Beth Thompson (@drbeththompson.bsky.social) ⤵️
This remarkable achievement shows how policy keeping pace with scientific innovation can save lives, writes Wellcome's Beth Thompson (@drbeththompson.bsky.social) ⤵️
Mitochondrial donation: ‘Breakthroughs are possible when policy keeps pace with science’ | News | Wellcome
Eight healthy babies born following mitochondrial donation IVF shows how long-term support for science saves lives. It's critical that policy keeps pace.
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July 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
What can we learn following recent news of a pioneering IVF treatment reducing the risk of mitochondrial disease?
This remarkable achievement shows how policy keeping pace with scientific innovation can save lives, writes Wellcome's Beth Thompson (@drbeththompson.bsky.social) ⤵️
This remarkable achievement shows how policy keeping pace with scientific innovation can save lives, writes Wellcome's Beth Thompson (@drbeththompson.bsky.social) ⤵️
Newly published research shows for the first time that eight healthy babies have been born in the UK following a pioneering IVF technique that reduces the risk of mitochondrial disease.
We’re proud to have supported this work from the beginning: wellcome.org/news/mitocho...
We’re proud to have supported this work from the beginning: wellcome.org/news/mitocho...
Mitochondrial donation: the IVF treatment giving families hope | News | Wellcome
The first healthy babies born in the UK thanks to mitochondrial donation show what science can achieve when combined with advocacy and engagement to build trust.
wellcome.org
July 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Newly published research shows for the first time that eight healthy babies have been born in the UK following a pioneering IVF technique that reduces the risk of mitochondrial disease.
We’re proud to have supported this work from the beginning: wellcome.org/news/mitocho...
We’re proud to have supported this work from the beginning: wellcome.org/news/mitocho...
The UK Government must recognise the power of research and development.
If harnessed strategically, it can create economic growth in the UK, boost its soft power and make it healthier and safer.
We’ve published a report outlining how. Read it here: wellcome.org/reports/uk-g...
If harnessed strategically, it can create economic growth in the UK, boost its soft power and make it healthier and safer.
We’ve published a report outlining how. Read it here: wellcome.org/reports/uk-g...
The Global Partner of Choice for R&D | Report | Wellcome
This report outlines the importance of research and development (R&D) for the UK, emphasising its role in economic growth, global reputation and national security amidst changing geopolitical landscap...
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July 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The UK Government must recognise the power of research and development.
If harnessed strategically, it can create economic growth in the UK, boost its soft power and make it healthier and safer.
We’ve published a report outlining how. Read it here: wellcome.org/reports/uk-g...
If harnessed strategically, it can create economic growth in the UK, boost its soft power and make it healthier and safer.
We’ve published a report outlining how. Read it here: wellcome.org/reports/uk-g...
Applications to our Accelerator Awards are now closed.
Thank you to everyone who applied!
Learn more about this scheme that will support researchers of Black, Bangladeshi or Pakistani heritage in the UK to advance their careers ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
Thank you to everyone who applied!
Learn more about this scheme that will support researchers of Black, Bangladeshi or Pakistani heritage in the UK to advance their careers ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
Accelerator Awards | Grant funding | Wellcome
Eligibility and applications details for the Wellcome Accelerator Awards, which will support Black, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani researchers in the UK to make successful career transitions.
wellcome.org
July 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Applications to our Accelerator Awards are now closed.
Thank you to everyone who applied!
Learn more about this scheme that will support researchers of Black, Bangladeshi or Pakistani heritage in the UK to advance their careers ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...
Thank you to everyone who applied!
Learn more about this scheme that will support researchers of Black, Bangladeshi or Pakistani heritage in the UK to advance their careers ⤵️
wellcome.org/research-fun...