Metabolism may have started in our early oceans before the origin of life
Chemical reactions crucial to the formation of metabolites in modern organisms may have started spontaneously in the Earth's early oceans. This new finding casts doubt on the…
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Media statement in response to El Niño declaration
Wellcome responds to the announcement from the US National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that El Niño conditions are present and expected to gradually…
Dengue Fever – Falling Between the Cracks
Adrienne Surprenant was the Wellcome Photography Prize Fellow 2019. Her commission explores the theme of outbreaks and focuses on the human toll of dengue, a viral infection…
Following in Darwin's footsteps: School groups offered chance to win unique trip to Galapagos Islands
One group of UK students could be about to follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin on a voyage to the Galapagos Islands. The trip is first prize in a competition being…
Erin Lefevre wins the Wellcome Photography Prize 2019
A tender photograph, providing personal insight into living with autism, has been selected as the overall winner for the Wellcome Photography Prize 2019.
How climate change affects foodborne diseases
For many foodborne diseases, the environment plays an important role in transmission. As climate change increasingly affects global temperatures and weather events, the risks…
How are diet, food and climate change connected?
Climate change is driven by and impacts the world’s food systems. But, changing how we produce our food – as well as what we eat – could help protect our planet and our…
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Simge Eva Dogan
What is the link between climate change and infectious disease?
A failure to slow global warming is providing many deadly diseases with the opportunity to expand their reach, putting the health of millions of people at risk. Read on to…
Health of the population and planet receives a £75 million boost
The Wellcome Trust announces Our Planet, Our Health: a new initiative to investigate the connections between environment and health.
School students win once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Galápagos Islands
The winners of our Survival Rivals competition to send a group of UK students to the Galápagos Islands are announced today at the British Science Festival in Birmingham.
Wellcome Photography Prize 2019 shortlist announced
Information about the shortlisted entries for the Wellcome Photography Prize 2019
Explained: how El Niño impacts health
Find out about the health effects of El Niño and why preparedness is critical to mitigating its impact.
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Effie Webb
Explained: How climate change affects mental health
Climate change is a global health crisis, and that includes mental health. Find out how it’s impacting our mental health and what can be done to prevent and manage it.
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Alessandro Massazza
Wellcome Photography Prize 2021 shortlist announced
The Wellcome Photography Prize has announced its 2021 shortlist.
The health effects of climate change, explained
Climate change is a global health problem already impacting millions of people around the world. Here’s what you need to know.
How to survive climate change: a lesson from Hurricane Maria
The rest of the world can learn from Puerto Rican communities rallying together to recover from a natural disaster fuelled by climate change.
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Jane Palmer
Climate and Health Award: Advancing climate mitigation solutions with health co-benefits in low- and middle-income countries
This funding call will generate a body of evidence on the health effects of climate change mitigation interventions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Lead applicant career stage:
- Established researcher
Administering organisation location:
- Low- or middle-income countries (apart from mainland China)
Funding duration:
2–4 years
Funding amount:
£500,000-£2 million per project
Strategic programme:
- Climate and Health
- Climate and health funding calls
Frequency:
One-off
Coapplicants:
Accepted
Our Planet, Our Health grants awarded
Read summaries of the grants awarded under the Our Planet, Our Health programme.
Why we still haven’t stopped cholera
Why have attempts to get it under control failed? Rose George reports on an outbreak that went on far longer than anyone expected.
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- Rose George
Climate change is turning dehydration into a deadly epidemic
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- Jane Palmer