Directed funding
Tackling some of the biggest challenges in research requires a long-term perspective and a sizeable focus. We call this area of work our directed funding. Learn more about…
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Wellcome's directly held public equity holdings at 30 September 2022.
Study finds first direct genetic link to ADHD
Research published today provides the first direct genetic link to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Scientists at Cardiff University found that children with…
How directed funding is tackling barriers to progress in research
Christiane Hertz-Fowler, our Head of Directed Activity, outlines what we mean by directed funding, the types of initiatives it supports and how it can drive major advances in…
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Christiane Hertz-Fowler
First direct evidence links TB infection in cattle and local badger populations
Transmission of tuberculosis between cattle and badgers has been tracked at a local scale for the first time, using a combination of bacterial whole-genome DNA sequencing and…
Ultrasound study provides first direct evidence of effect of malaria on fetal growth
A study of almost 3800 pregnancies has provided the most accurate and direct evidence to date that malaria infection reduces early fetal growth. Low birth weight is the most…
Wellcome sets new direction to tackle urgent health challenges worldwide
Wellcome launches a new approach to support science in solving some of the biggest health threats facing people across the world with a co-ordinated global effort.
Proposed changes to the Health and Social Care Bill are a step in the right direction, says Wellcome Trust
The Government’s latest statement on the proposed health reforms is an important step towards ensuring that the new health system supports and promotes research, according to…
New forecasts reveal that 39 million deaths will be directly attributable to bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR) between 2025-2050
Urgent action needed from global leaders at UN High-Level Meeting on AMR in response to growing global health threat.
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When researchers can ask for overheads and what costs are included.
Patients 'unafraid' to gamble show role of amygdala in decision-making
Two patients with rare lesions to the brain have provided direct of evidence of how we make decisions - and why we dislike the thought of losing money.
International Exchange Programmes in Humanities, Social Science and Bioethics (Closed)
Enabling researchers to run international exchange programmes. The exchanges will help to transform careers and shape the direction of future research.
Lead applicant career stage:
- Leading a research programme
Administering organisation location:
- Anywhere in the world (apart from mainland China)
Funding duration:
3 to 5 years
Funding amount:
Up to £1.5 million
Strategic programme:
Not aligned to our strategic programmes
Frequency:
N/A
Coapplicants:
N/A
Research Development Awards in Humanities, Social Science and Bioethics
For groups of researchers who want the time and resources to shape the direction of their future work. The development programmes will lay the foundation for research that…
Lead applicant career stage:
- Leading a research programme
Administering organisation location:
- Anywhere in the world (apart from mainland China)
Funding duration:
3 to 5 years
Funding amount:
Up to £1 million
Strategic programme:
Not aligned to our strategic programmes
Frequency:
N/A
Coapplicants:
N/A
Eight new Discovery Research Platforms will break down barriers in research
Discovery Research Platforms will bring together researchers, teams and collaborators to address a range of practical, technological and methodological barriers holding up…
Wellcome issues £750m 50-year Bond at 1.5%
The Wellcome Trust, the UK’s largest charitable foundation and one of the world’s largest funders of medical research, announces that it has successfully launched and priced…
Discretionary Awards: funding outside of Wellcome’s schemes and funding calls
If you have been invited to submit an application for a Discretionary Award, use the guidance on this page to help you complete your application.
Announcement of pricing of £750 million Bonds by The Wellcome Trust
The Wellcome Trust, the UK’s largest charitable foundation and one of the world’s largest funders of medical research, today announces that it has successfully launched and…
Genomes of Richard III and his living descendant to be sequenced
The genomes of King Richard III and one of his direct living descendants are to be sequenced in a project funded by the Wellcome Trust, the Leverhulme Trust and Professor Sir…
Former head of Perry Capital London office joins Wellcome Trust Investments Division
Emma Davies, formerly the Chief Investment Officer at Big Society Capital, has this month joined the Wellcome Trust as an investment manager. She has taken on responsibility…