Wellcome (@wellcometrust)

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."

Wellcome @wellcometrust Jun 10

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

wellcome.org/research-fundi…

wellcome.org Mental Health Award: Using physical activity and circadian-based interventions to reduce anxiety... Read about Wellcome's funding call for trials of interventions for anxiety and depression in young people, to build on existing mechanistic evidence.

Wellcome @wellcometrust Jun 1

Our Accelerator Awards aim to expand who can lead, shape and progress in the research landscape.

Researchers of Black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage in the UK, who hold a UK undergraduate degree or PhD can apply. Each awardee will receive up to £200,000 for up to two years to strengthen their careers.

Learn more: wellcome.org/research-fundi…

Diego Baptista, Head of Equitable Funding at Wellcome, says: "Our Accelerator Awards acknowledge historical inequities in who gets to participate in research. It’s one small piece of a larger puzzle to ensure the richness of society can contribute to research."

Wellcome @wellcometrust May 26

Only one week left to submit! ⏳

Preparing an application for our infectious disease clinical trials funding call?

This is your final reminder to finish up and hit submit.

• Level: £1,000,000 - £8,000,000 per award.
• Duration: 3 – 5 years

Don't miss the deadline on 2 June 2026.

Delivered in partnership with NIHR.

Finalise and submit your application here ⤵️

wellcome.org/research-fundi…

wellcome.org 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.

Wellcome @wellcometrust May 25

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

wellcome.org/research-fundi…

wellcome.org Mental Health Award: Using physical activity and circadian-based interventions to reduce anxiety... 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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