Wellcome Trust
Supporting research to transform life, health and wellbeing. We’re taking on three urgent health challenges: mental health, climate change & infectious disease.
- 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]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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. 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 ⤵️ wellcome.org/research-funding/sc…
- 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 ⤵️ linkedin.com/pulse/femtech-impro…
- 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 ⤵️ wellcome.org/research-funding/sc…
- 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: wellcome.org/research-funding/sc…
- 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 ⤵️
- 🎉Measures of research environments are now going to play a bigger part in the REF. Improving research culture is the foundation of future excellence - everyone involved in research culture should be pleased with today's Announcement. Brace yourself for my SPRE acronym quip... #culture
- 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...
- 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: wellcome.org/research-funding/sc…
- 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 ⤵️ wellcome.org/research-funding/sc…
- 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.
- 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 ⤵️
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View full threadWho 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.
- How do I apply? ✍️ Applications close on 16 March 2026. Learn more about the call: wellcome.org/research-fun...
- 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.
- Many research careers start with a PhD. Our new award will support healthcare professionals to take that step. We’re funding a new round of doctoral programmes to train the next generation of clinically-active research leaders. Applications are open now. Find out more: wellcome.org/research-fun...
- From hospital records to family papers, collections give unique insights into health across time and place. But they don’t just have historical value. Collections have incredible potential for discovery research – and we need to unlock it. Learn more in our report: wellcome.org/insights/rep...
- 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?
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View full threadFind collaborators for your project. 🤝 We’ve partnered with @neuromatch.bsky.social to help you connect with relevant researchers. Register by 21 November to take part in the matchmaking event.
- Visit wellcome.org for more information. 📚 Learn about the call, plus helpful background from our workshop report and article in Nature Reviews Genetics. Find out more ⤵️ wellcome.org/research-fun...
- Register for our webinar on 18 November. 🗓️ You’ll learn more about the funding call and can ask us questions.
- 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...
- 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.
- We’re inviting applications from teams to host these doctoral programmes at eligible institutions in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Find out more and apply by 10 February 2026 ⤵️ wellcome.org/research-fun...
- 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 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 🧵
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View full threadWho can apply? 👥 Teams of established researchers who can host a programme at their organisation(s). You can apply to renew an existing doctoral programme or establish a new one.
- How do I apply? ✍️ Learn more about the call on our website, and register for our informational webinar: wellcome.org/research-fun...
- Why are we funding this? 💡 Healthcare professionals play an essential role in generating new knowledge about health and disease. But in the UK, the number who are research-active is falling. This call will fund outstanding discovery research training in inclusive research environments.
- What funding is available? 💷 We will fund five intakes of three to five fellows for each doctoral programme, with awards of around £12 million per programme.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- Our Genomics in Context Awards will support these new transdisciplinary teams. Learn more at our webinar on 18 November ⤵️ wellcome.org/research-fun...
- 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...
- Hear directly from the thought leaders at our webinar on 11 September 2025, 15:00 BST. They will highlight some of their bold reform ideas and how to achieve them. Register to attend ⤵️ wellcome-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- 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.
- Our new funding award will support teams to address some of these knowledge gaps. Applications close 11 Nov. Find out more ⤵️ wellcome.org/research-fun...
- 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/...
- 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.
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View full threadFor example: • Supporting our cities and communities to adapt to extreme heat • Moving to clean energy, transport and climate-resilient farming practices to mitigate against future warming
- Learn more about how heat affects our health and what actions we can take ⤵️ wellcome.org/news/how-doe...
- More frequent and intense heatwaves bring greater health risks. They can lead to heat stroke and other serious health problems. But there are things we can do. Public and private sector leaders must invest in and implement science-led solutions that prioritise health.
