January 1, 2025
$35,000,000 (Total Program Funding)
Strengthen public health programs in Kenya to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats and improve health outcomes.
Public and state-controlled institutions, government bodies, independent school districts, and other entities.
January 31, 2025
$25,000,000
To support Ethiopia's capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health emergencies in alignment with International Health Regulations (IHR).
Open to nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, small businesses, and other organizations.
1 October 2024, 17:00 BST
Up to £400,000 for research expenses and salary
To help early-career researchers develop their research identity and lead projects that improve understanding of human life, health, and wellbeing.
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).
9 October 2024, 4:00pm UK time
Up to £5 million over five years
To enhance research skills development in social sciences by creating a connected community of training providers and innovating how research skills are delivered.
International project leads from non-UK organisations are not eligible, but international project co-leads can be included.
13 November 2024 4:00pm UK time
£50,000 - £300,000 per project
To support early-stage development of new healthcare interventions by generating critical data to de-risk further development and attract more substantial funding.
Must be employed by an eligible research organisation.
November 26, 2024, 17:00 GMT
Up to £250,000 annually (excluding salary)
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.
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.
3 December 2024, 17:00 GMT
Up to £3.5 million
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.
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.
5 December 2024, 17:00 GMT
£3 to 7 million per project for up to 5 years
To fund research evaluating and developing scalable digital interventions for early intervention in anxiety, depression, and psychosis.
Administering organization can be based anywhere except mainland China
Our aim is to transform collaboration and engagement within the African research ecosystem by providing a user-friendly interface, AI-powered search capabilities, and personalized features.