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
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 ⤵️
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...
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...
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]
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]
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...
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.
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
Faith Uwadiae, Ecosystems Manager at Wellcome, explains more about our work to support leaders of Black-led research initiatives: wellcome.org/insights/art... [3/3]
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]
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]
Most research into youth anxiety and depression comes from wealthy countries.
That’s not where the greatest need is.
A new report shows why understanding how interventions work - and adapting them for different contexts - is key to improving outcomes globally. https://wellc.me/4a7CrPZ
We’re funding collaborations between genomics, humanities, social sciences and wider society. 🧬
Apply to our Genomics in Context Awards by 16 March 2026 ⤵️
https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/genomics-in-context-awards?utm_source=&utm_medium=o-wellcome&utm_campaign=bluesky&utm_content=
Today Gates Foundation, @novo-nordisk.bsky.social and Wellcome are announcing $60 million for 18 projects led by teams across 17 countries as part of the Gram-Negative Antibiotic Discovery Innovator to help researchers share data and accelerate the discovery of urgently needed antibiotics.
Science can transform lives, but only if it reaches the people who need it most.
That's why, last year, we invested £1.9 billion combining discovery with solutions and real-world action.
Explore the impact in our annual report: wellcome.org/insights/rep...
One month left to apply! ⏰
We’re funding a new round of doctoral programmes for healthcare professionals.
We’re inviting applications from teams to host programmes at eligible institutions in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Find out more and apply by 10 February: wellcome.org/research-fun...
FemTech is technology focused on women's health.
These apps can give useful health insights. But there are serious concerns about privacy.
Learn more from Dr Andrea Ford @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social ⤵️
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/femtech-improve-womens-healthcare-make-inequalities-worse-yhsie/
What if genomics, other disciplines and wider society came together to shape research?
This is the goal of our Genomics in Context Awards.
Find out more ⤵️
https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/genomics-in-context-awards?utm_source=&utm_medium=o-wellcome&utm_campaign=bluesky&utm_content=
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.
Apply now: https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/doctoral-programmes-healthcare-professionals
Find out more from our CEO John-Arne Røttingen in Times Higher Education about why supporting people strengthens science itself: www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/refs...
The UK’s Research Excellence Framework (REF) has announced new guidance to support positive research environments.
Our Policy team’s @martinrsmith.bsky.social explains why these changes are great news for scientists across the country ⤵️
We’re funding new collaborations between genomics, humanities, social sciences and wider society. 🧬
Level: up to £500,000
Duration: up to two years
Deadline: 16 March 2026
Find out more about our Genomics in Context Awards: https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/genomics-in-context-awards
Clinical research drives innovation, new treatments and better healthcare systems.
That’s why we’re funding a new round of doctoral programmes for healthcare professionals.
Find out more ⤵️
https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/doctoral-programmes-healthcare-professionals
Whether refining research questions or updating tests to make them more inclusive, Katie Oke’s work as a Lived Experience Young Advisor is helping research deliver real-world impact.
Find out how in our latest 'Behind the Research' newsletter ⤵
www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-yo...
UK health research is getting a £27 million boost.
We’re partnering with @acmedsci.bsky.social to support biomedical and health researchers across the UK.
From cross-sector collaboration to support for clinical academics, this funding will address some of UK health research’s biggest challenges.
How do I apply? ✍️
Applications close on 16 March 2026.
Learn more about the call: wellcome.org/research-fun...
Who can apply? 👥
The scheme is open to researchers at any career stage.
Teams should include expertise from genomics, the humanities, social sciences and wider society.
Why are we funding this? 💡
Social, ethical and legal perspectives are vital for inclusive genomics research. But collaboration can also lead to incredible new discoveries.
These awards will fund transdisciplinary teams to test new ways of working and develop new research agendas.
We’re funding teams to lay the foundations for discoveries at the intersection of genomics, humanities, social sciences and wider society.
Our Genomics in Context Awards are open now.
Read on to find out more about the call ⤵️
