Funding Announcements

Expanding Efforts and Strategies to Protect and Improve Global Health Security in Kenya

Deadline

January 1, 2025

Funding

$35,000,000 (Total Program Funding)

Purpose

Strengthen public health programs in Kenya to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats and improve health outcomes.

Eligibility

Public and state-controlled institutions, government bodies, independent school districts, and other entities.

Support Ethiopia's Capacity to Meet International Health Regulations Requirements

Deadline

January 31, 2025

Funding

$25,000,000

Purpose

To support Ethiopia's capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health emergencies in alignment with International Health Regulations (IHR).

Eligibility

Open to nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, small businesses, and other organizations.

Wellcome Early-Career Awards

Deadline

1 October 2024, 17:00 BST

Funding

Up to £400,000 for research expenses and salary

Purpose

To help early-career researchers develop their research identity and lead projects that improve understanding of human life, health, and wellbeing.

Eligibility

Open to early-career researchers with a PhD or equivalent research experience, based in the UK, Republic of Ireland, or low- and middle-income countries (excluding India and mainland China).

Expression of interest: Research skills strategic leadership hub

Deadline

9 October 2024, 4:00pm UK time

Funding

Up to £5 million over five years

Purpose

To enhance research skills development in social sciences by creating a connected community of training providers and innovating how research skills are delivered.

Eligibility

International project leads from non-UK organisations are not eligible, but international project co-leads can be included.

Gap Fund for early-stage development of new healthcare interventions

Deadline

13 November 2024 4:00pm UK time

Funding

£50,000 - £300,000 per project

Purpose

To support early-stage development of new healthcare interventions by generating critical data to de-risk further development and attract more substantial funding.

Eligibility

Must be employed by an eligible research organisation.

Wellcome Career Development Awards

Deadline

November 26, 2024, 17:00 GMT

Funding

Up to £250,000 annually (excluding salary)

Purpose

To support mid-career researchers in developing their research capabilities and leadership skills by leading innovative, impactful research that advances understanding related to human life, health, and wellbeing.

Eligibility

Mid-career researchers from the UK, Republic of Ireland, or low- or middle-income countries (excluding India and China), with experience in conducting substantial research and contributing to their field.

Wellcome Discovery Awards

Deadline

3 December 2024, 17:00 GMT

Funding

Up to £3.5 million

Purpose

To support bold, creative research that delivers significant shifts in understanding human life, health, and wellbeing. The award focuses on high-quality, innovative, and impactful projects across various disciplines.

Eligibility

Established researchers or teams based in the UK, Republic of Ireland, or low- and middle-income countries (excluding India and mainland China). Research must align with Wellcome's Discovery Research framework.

Mental Health Award: Accelerating scalable digital mental health interventions

Deadline

5 December 2024, 17:00 GMT

Funding

£3 to 7 million per project for up to 5 years

Purpose

To fund research evaluating and developing scalable digital interventions for early intervention in anxiety, depression, and psychosis.

Eligibility

Administering organization can be based anywhere except mainland China