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]
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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]
Faith Uwadiae, Ecosystems Manager at Wellcome, says: "We're supporting Black-led initiatives that expand opportunities for Black researchers in an intentional and thoughtful way."
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]
Closing the gap in youth mental health research New report commissioned by Wellcome: Understanding how interventions for youth depression and anxiety work Graphic shows two stick figures greeting each other on top of the highest bar of a bar chart
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/
A quote from Helena Wells, Research Manager at Wellcome: "These awards will support transdisciplinary teams to lay the foundations for discoveries at the intersection of genomics, humanities, social sciences and wider society."
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 ⤵️
A quote from Peter Kilroy, Senior Research Manager at Wellcome: "This call will support new teams to explore the intersection of genomics, humanities, social sciences and wider society from the earliest stages of research."
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...
A quote from Rachel McKendry, Executive Director of Discovery at Wellcome: "We're proud to strengthen our partnership with the Academy of Medical Sciences. This commitment will ultimately enable cutting-edge new discoveries and improve lives."
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.
A quote from Michael Dunn, Director of Discovery Research at Wellcome: "These awards will enable the power of early collaboration to drive innovative discovery research in genomics and other fields."
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 ⤵️
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...
