Wellcome
NGO / Foundation

Wellcome

United Kingdom

UK-based global charitable foundation funding health research; co-runs the Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science with Nature, a prize for new mental-health interventions.

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Wellcome at a glance

AddressUnited Kingdom
Programmes4 standing programmes
Official websitewellcome.org

Programs by Wellcome

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Past programs

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Programmes they run

Standing programmes at Wellcome, separate from the funding calls above.

Funds PhD Programmes for Health Professionals.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

This committee considers applications for PhD Programmes for Health Professionals.

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Funds interventions to accelerate scalable digital mental health.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

This committee considers applications for the funding award, Accelerating scalable digital mental health interventions.

Official programme page

Supports individuals in clinical research.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

Project summaries of Wellcome grants awarded under the scheme ‘Intermediate Clinical Fellowships’.

Official programme page

Supports individuals in research career development.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

Project summaries of Wellcome grants awarded under the scheme ‘Research Career Development Fellowships’.

Official programme page

About Wellcome

Wellcome is a global charitable foundation focused on science to solve urgent health challenges. It supports discovery research into life, health and wellbeing, with a focus on mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health. Wellcome provides funding opportunities for research and career development, including PhD programmes and various fellowships. In 2024/25, it had 2,723 active grants across 133 countries.

Frequently asked questions about Wellcome

What does Wellcome do?

Wellcome is a global charitable foundation focused on science to solve urgent health challenges. It supports discovery research into life, health and wellbeing, with a focus on mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health.

Where is Wellcome located?

Wellcome is based in United Kingdom.

What programs does Wellcome run?

Wellcome runs PhD Programmes for Health Professionals, Accelerating scalable digital mental health interventions, Intermediate Clinical Fellowships and Research Career Development Fellowships.