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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.

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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Calling mental health researchers!  One week left to apply for our award funding trials on safe and effective interventions for youth anxiety & depression. 🌍 UK + Africa  ❗  Deadline 14 July 
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Mental Health Award: Using physical activity and circadian-based interventions to reduce anxiety and depression in young people | Wellcome
Read about Wellcome's funding call for trials of interventions for anxiety and depression in young people, to build on existing mechanistic evidence.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Half of mental health problems begin before 18.  We need interventions designed for young people.  Apply now to our Mental Health Award:  🔬 Mechanistic trials  🏃 Physical activity + sleep interventions  🗓️ Deadline 14 July
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Mental Health Award: Using physical activity and circadian-based interventions to reduce anxiety and depression in young people | Wellcome
Read about Wellcome's funding call for trials of interventions for anxiety and depression in young people, to build on existing mechanistic evidence.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Our Accelerator Awards support researchers of Black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage who are underrepresented in the UK, helping them strengthen their academic careers. Find out more and apply by 25 August: wellc.me/4b6BN5o
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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.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Awardees will receive their salary (if required) and up to £200,000 for up to two years to strengthen their academic careers. Interested? Find out more and apply by 25 August 2026 ⤵️ (2/2) wellcome.org/research-fun...
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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.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
If you’re a researcher of Black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage in the UK, our Accelerator Awards might be for you. It offers flexible grants for research or research-adjacent activities, such as training, secondments and networking. (1/2)
Dorothy Chisare, Equitable Funding Specialist at Wellcome, says: "Our Accelerator Awards continue to create opportunities and break down systemic barriers, supporting underrepresented researchers to take the next step in their careers."
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Half of mental health problems begin before 18.  We need interventions designed for young people.  Apply now to our Mental Health Award:  🔬 Mechanistic trials  🏃 Physical activity + sleep interventions  🗓️ Deadline 14 July
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Mental Health Award: Using physical activity and circadian-based interventions to reduce anxiety and depression in young people | Wellcome
Read about Wellcome's funding call for trials of interventions for anxiety and depression in young people, to build on existing mechanistic evidence.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Only one week left to submit! ⏳ Preparing an application for our infectious disease clinical trials funding call? • Level: £1,000,000 - £8,000,000 per award. • Duration: 3 – 5 years Deadline is 2 June 2026! Delivered in partnership with @nihr.bsky.social
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Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award: Optimising interventions for impact - Funding | Wellcome
Funding call supporting transdisciplinary teams led from Africa, South Asia or South-East Asia to conduct clinical trials that optimise licensed pharmaceutical interventions for infectious diseases.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Half of mental health problems begin before 18.  We need interventions designed for young people.  Apply now to our Mental Health Award:  🔬 Mechanistic trials  🏃 Physical activity + sleep interventions  🗓️ Deadline 14 July
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Mental Health Award: Using physical activity and circadian-based interventions to reduce anxiety and depression in young people | Wellcome
Read about Wellcome's funding call for trials of interventions for anxiety and depression in young people, to build on existing mechanistic evidence.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Conversations focused on identifying practical steps to make change possible. As expected, there isn’t a single blueprint to follow for global health reform. But appetite for change is strong. Discover key takeaways from the global dialogue ⤵️ [4/4] wellcome.org/insights/rep...
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Rethinking the future of global health: a global dialogue | Wellcome
This report distils key insights from Wellcome’s global dialogue on global health reform.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Our new report outlines the outcomes of a high-level global meeting in Bangkok, Thailand last month, which brought together governments, multilaterals and civil society to discuss global health reform. This built on five regional dialogues held in 2025. [3/4]
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
“The risk now is settling for superficial change without addressing the root causes,” he said. “We can’t be complacent. Bold concrete proposals are needed now, before the window for meaningful reform closes.” [2/4]
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
To reform global health, we need courage, not caution. At this year’s World Health Assembly, Wellcome CEO John-Arne Røttingen is sharing insights from the global health reform dialogues and encouraging everyone to raise the level of ambition for reform. [1/4]
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Our Accelerator Awards are now open for applications. This funding scheme supports researchers of Black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage who are underrepresented in the UK, helping them strengthen their academic careers. Find out more and apply by 25 August 2026: wellcome.org/research-fun...
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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.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
One week left to submit for our Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award! ⏳ If you’ve been preparing an application, this is your final reminder to finish up and submit. • Level: Up to £200,000 per award • Duration: Up to 2 years Deadline on 19 May 2026! wellc.me/4fgvkaU
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Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award - Funding | Wellcome
Funding call supporting transdisciplinary teams led from Africa, South Asia or South-East Asia to develop innovative clinical trial proposals for local impact.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Half of mental health problems begin before 18.  We need interventions designed for young people.  Apply now to our Mental Health Award:  🔬 Mechanistic trials  🏃 Physical activity + sleep interventions  🗓️ Deadline 14 July
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Mental Health Award: Using physical activity and circadian-based interventions to reduce anxiety and depression in young people | Wellcome
Read about Wellcome's funding call for trials of interventions for anxiety and depression in young people, to build on existing mechanistic evidence.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
We believe championing the diversity of people in health research leads to richer understanding and more impactful discoveries. Learn more about the scheme ⤵️ wellcome.org/research-fun...
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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.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Researchers of Black, Bangladeshi or Pakistani heritage are underrepresented in the UK and face barriers to career progression. Our Accelerator Awards, now open for a third round, are designed to help change that.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
“Trust in science must be earned through trustworthy practice.” New research by @moreincommonuk.bsky.social finds Britain broadly trusts science – but we can’t take that for granted. Read five ways the scientific community can build trust ⤵️ wellcome.org/insights/art...
Quote from Philippa Michael, Head of Public Initiatives at Wellcome: "Scientists have remained among the most trusted figures in British society. But trust isn't static; it's a relationship, and relationships need care and attention."
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Just over one month left to apply for infectious disease clinical trial funding. We’re supporting teams led from Africa, South Asia or South-East Asia to run randomised trials that optimise licensed vaccines and therapeutics. £1mn–£8mn/award 3–5 years Deadline: 2 June 2026 wellc.me/3PNBxR4
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Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award: Optimising interventions for impact - Funding | Wellcome
Funding call supporting transdisciplinary teams led from Africa, South Asia or South-East Asia to conduct clinical trials that optimise licensed pharmaceutical interventions for infectious diseases.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Better interventions for young people start with better evidence. Apply for our Mental Health Award focusing on physical activity & circadian-based approaches. 📢Last chance to register for the webinar on 28 April ↓ wellcome.org/research-fun...
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Curious about how we assess grant applications? We’re inviting researchers to observe a Wellcome funding advisory committee in action. Apply by 11 May 2026 ⤵️ wellcome.org/research-fun...
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Apply to observe a Wellcome funding advisory committee | Prepare to Apply | Wellcome
Find out how to observe a Wellcome funding advisory committee. Researchers who are considering applying for Wellcome funding in the next two years can apply to observe a shortlisting committee.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
The funding focuses on two intervention areas with the potential to scale – physical activity and circadian-based approaches 🌍 Research must take place in the UK or Africa. 📅 Join our webinar on 28 April 🗓️ Apply by 14 July Learn more: wellcome.org/research-fun...
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Mental Health Award: Using physical activity and circadian-based interventions to reduce anxiety and depression in young people | Wellcome
Read about Wellcome's funding call for trials of interventions for anxiety and depression in young people, to build on existing mechanistic evidence.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
📢New funding alert! We want to transform early intervention for young people experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, anxiety and depression. Our new Mental Health Award will help generate evidence on interventions that are safe and effective for young people.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
• Level: Up to £200,000 per award • Duration: Up to 2 years • Deadline: 19 May 2026 Delivered in partnership with FCDO
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
One month left to apply for our Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award 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, find our more and apply below. ⤵️
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Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award - Funding | Wellcome
Funding call supporting transdisciplinary teams led from Africa, South Asia or South-East Asia to develop innovative clinical trial proposals for local impact.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Science can change lives. But only with public trust. New research by @moreincommonuk.bsky.social finds Britain broadly trusts science – but we can’t take that for granted. Find out more in our new report ⤵️ wellcome.org/insights/rep...
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Britain talks trust in science | Reports | Wellcome
Drawing on research across Britain, this report explores public trust in science, how trust differs across different groups and how science can earn trust.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Each hub will receive up to £1.9 million for up to five years. They should have a human health focus. Watch our webinar to learn more about this opportunity ⤵️ [2/2] wellcome.org/research-fun...
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Establishing infrastructure hubs to power evidence synthesis in LMICs - Funding | Wellcome
As part of Wellcome’s first series of Evidence Synthesis Infrastructure Collaborative (ESIC) investments, Wellcome will fund five new global infrastructure hubs to catalyse radically more timely, rele...
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
We’re investing in five new infrastructure hubs focused on evidence synthesis to support more equitable, evidence-informed policy across sectors. These hubs will use AI to synthesise existing research and data faster and more reliably. [1/2]
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Two months left to apply for our infectious disease clinical trial funding! ⏳ • Level: £1mn - £8mn per award. • Duration: 3 – 5 years • Deadline: 2 June 2026 Find out more and apply ⤵️ wellc.me/3PNBxR4
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Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award: Optimising interventions for impact - Funding | Wellcome
Funding call supporting transdisciplinary teams led from Africa, South Asia or South-East Asia to conduct clinical trials that optimise licensed pharmaceutical interventions for infectious diseases.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
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
A person wearing glasses is smiling. A quote beside them reads, "Evidence is strongest when generated locally. These funding calls support teams in Africa, South Asia, and South-East Asia to lead clinical trials for real-world impact." The name Florian von Groote, Head of Clinical Research, Wellcome, is shown.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
We are also hosting a high-level global meeting to encourage agreement around the actions needed to move forward. This includes building on existing momentum and supporting greater coherence across shared efforts. Read the paper now ⤵️ [5/5] wellcome.org/insights/rep...
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The way forward for the global health system | Reports | Wellcome
This paper outlines reflections and takeaways from five regional discussions involving participants from over 114 countries about global health reform.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
This work complements other ongoing reform efforts. We hope the lessons and priorities will meaningfully inform related initiatives. [4/5]
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Stakeholders share a vision of a decentralised, country-driven system – one that’s anchored in regional hubs and supported by a leaner, streamlined global health system. They also identified urgent reforms and next steps to achieve this vision. [3/5]
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Government and non-governmental representatives from over 114 countries came together to discuss global health reform. Their insights and recommendations are captured in a newly published global synthesis paper, drawing on the reports produced by each regional partner. So, what did we learn? [2/5]
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Our global health system will change significantly. This is inevitable. But what the future system will look like is still uncertain. That’s why from August to November 2025, Wellcome supported regional partners to lead five dialogues. [1/5]
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Find out more about eligibility and how to apply ⤵️ [2/2] wellcome.org/research-fun...
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Establishing infrastructure hubs to power evidence synthesis in LMICs - Funding | Wellcome
As part of Wellcome’s first series of Evidence Synthesis Infrastructure Collaborative (ESIC) investments, Wellcome will fund five new global infrastructure hubs to catalyse radically more timely, rele...
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
We’re investing in five new infrastructure hubs focused on evidence synthesis to support more equitable, evidence-informed policy across sectors. These hubs will use AI to synthesise existing research and data faster and more reliably. Each hub should have a human health focus. [1/2]
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
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 🗓️ Opens: 13 April
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Mental Health Award: Using physical activity and circadian-based interventions to reduce anxiety and depression in young people - Grant Funding | Wellcome
Find out about funding to support trials of mechanistically informed interventions for anxiety and depression in young people aged 10–18 in the UK and Africa.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
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
Quote card attributed to Divya Shah, Research Lead at Wellcome. The quote says, "We can't lose momentum against infectious diseases. This call will fund clinical trials that turn evidence into real-world impact"
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
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 ⤵️
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Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Award: Optimising interventions for impact - Funding | Wellcome
Funding call supporting transdisciplinary teams led from Africa, South Asia or South-East Asia to conduct clinical trials that optimise licensed pharmaceutical interventions for infectious diseases.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
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...
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Genomics in Context Awards - Research Funding | Wellcome
These awards will support transdisciplinary teams to catalyse research discoveries at the intersection of genomics, humanities, social sciences and bioethics.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
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...
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Establishing infrastructure hubs to power evidence synthesis in LMICs - Funding | Wellcome
As part of Wellcome’s first series of Evidence Synthesis Infrastructure Collaborative (ESIC) investments, Wellcome will fund five new global infrastructure hubs to catalyse radically more timely, rele...
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
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]
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
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]
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
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...
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EVAH: generating evidence for AI in health | News | Wellcome
The joint Evidence for AI in Health (EVAH) initiative will fund locally led evaluations to ensure AI tools for health are effective in low- and middle-income countries.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
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.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
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: wellcome.org/research-funding/schem…
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Genomics in Context Awards - Research Funding | Wellcome
These awards will support transdisciplinary teams to catalyse research discoveries at the intersection of genomics, humanities, social sciences and bioethics.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
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]
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From learning to action: how we’re strengthening Black-led research initiatives | News | Wellcome
We asked leaders of organisations that support Black researchers about the challenges and opportunities they face. Find out what we’ve learned and our next steps.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
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]
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Innovate Now with Wellcome — Do it Now Now
This fund supports grantees to build financial resilience and operational readiness, increasing your chances of raising social investment and creating a sustainable future for your organisation.
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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
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]
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."
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