Centre of gravity for African research funding shifts closer to Africa
The Wellcome Trust is shifting the centre of gravity of its funding for African science from the UK to the continent itself by handing over two major research programmes to…
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African leaders and global funders endorse new science funding platform for Africa
The Wellcome Trust is pleased to support the African Union’s recent call to establish the Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa (AESA), to be led by the…
Largest ever study of genetics of common diseases published today
The Wellcome Trust Case Control Consortium, the largest ever study of the genetics behind common diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and coronary heart disease,…
A new decade for science and research
As we publish our annual report, Julia Gillard, Chair of Wellcome, shares her outlook on the critical role for science in solving urgent health challenges facing everyone.
Julia Gillard
Rachel Huxley
Head of Mitigation
Rachel joined Wellcome in August 2023 to lead the research programme to support science and evidence generation of the health co-benefits of mitigation in order to drive low-…
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Chapter 1: Introduction
This is chapter 1 of the Wellcome Global Monitor 2018.
First malaria map in 40 years shows extent of disease burden
The first global malaria risk map to be developed in 40 years has highlighted the 2.37 billion people at risk from one of the world's deadliest diseases. The findings of the…
$300 million invested in vaccine innovations to end Covid-19 and prevent future epidemics
Wellcome and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have both pledged $150 million each to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to help end the Covid-…
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Wellcome is an independent, global charitable foundation governed by its constitution. The Board of Governors has responsibility for Wellcome's activities. The Executive Team…
'High Society' opens today
‘High Society’ is now open in Wellcome Collection, running until 27 February 2011.
Skin
Following the success of its recent exhibitions, which have looked at mental health and at identity, Wellcome Collection returns to the subject of the human body for its…
Master's Studentships in Humanities and Social Science
Enabling researchers to undertake humanities or social science Master's courses in any area of health.
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- Postgraduate training
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African-led Wellcome programmes transition to new science organisation
The Science for Africa Foundation will receive more than £6.5mn in core funding over five years from Wellcome, which will help strengthen Africa's research ecosystem.
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The Wellcome Trust comments on 2013 GCSE examination results
On the release of the 2013 GCSE examination results, the Wellcome Trust supports a toughening up of exam standards in science but warns that new accountability systems for…
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If this is your or your organisation's first Wellcome award, you must complete a Common Reporting Standard (CRS) tax form.
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PhD Fellowships for Health Professionals
Wellcome’s PhD Programmes for Health Professionals offer health professionals outstanding research training in supportive and inclusive research environments.
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- Postgraduate training
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- UK
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3 years (full-time equivalent)
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Salary and research expenses covered
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Research boost creates more opportunities for African scientists
African research teams in Ivory Coast, Kenya, Senegal and Uganda have been awarded significant support to conduct world class health research and train the future generation…