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Two months left to apply for our infectious disease clinical trial funding! ⏳ We’re looking to support clinical trials that generate real-world evidence to improve the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. If your team can deliver actionable data to change national, regional or global health policies within 5–10 years, we want to hear from you. To ensure this research addresses the priorities of the communities most affected, lead applicants must be based in Africa, South Asia, or South-East Asia. • Level: £1mn - £8mn per award. • Duration: 3 – 5 years • Deadline: 2 June 2026 Delivered in partnership with @NIHRresearch. Find out more and apply ⤵️ wellcome.org/research-fundi…

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: wellc.me/4rw0myj

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    Applications open on 13 April. Find out more: wellcome.org/research-fundi…

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⤵️ wellc.me/4rw0myj Have a question? Register for our webinar. wellc.me/3NuP7rM

For our Clinical Trial Development Award: wellcome.org/research-fundi…

New funding for infectious disease clinical trials! 📣  We’re funding randomised controlled trials to optimise existing vaccines and therapeutics for infectious diseases. This research must be led by those closest to the challenge. The lead applicant must be based in a low- or middle-income country in Africa, South Asia, or South-East Asia. Trials should focus on one of the following disease areas: • mycobacterial infections (tuberculosis, leprosy or infections with non-tuberculous mycobacteria) • bacterial infections (sexually transmitted infections, lower respiratory tract infections or bloodstream infections) • invasive fungal infections • dengue, leishmaniasis or schistosomiasis 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, you can apply to our Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award. Delivered in partnership with @NIHRresearch and @FCDOResearch Learn more about eligibility and how to apply ⤵️ wellcome.org/research-fundi…

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-fundi…

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]

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 about our Genomics in Context Awards ⤵️ wellcome.org/research-fundi…

Healthcare professionals bring unique perspectives to discovery research. That’s why we’re funding doctoral programmes for UK-registered healthcare professionals. Applications are open now ⤵️ wellcome.org/research-fundi…

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-fundi…

How do I apply? ✍️ Applications close on 16 March 2026. Learn more about the call: wellcome.org/research-fundi…

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.

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 ⤵️

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-fundi…

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-fundi…

Find collaborators for your project. 🤝 We’ve partnered with @Neuromatch to help you connect with relevant researchers. Register by 21 November to take part in the matchmaking event.

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? 🧵