Discovery Research

Wellcome
Ongoing

Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

Discovery Research grants support innovative research in climate and health, infectious disease, and mental health. The funding is open to researchers at all career stages, from early-career to established programme leaders. You can use the money to pursue discovery-led research that advances understanding in these critical health areas. The grant operates on a rolling deadline, so you can apply at any time. Applications are only accepted from researchers based in England. The funding amount is not specified and likely varies based on your research proposal and career stage.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Must be a researcher
  • Research must focus on climate and health, infectious disease, or mental health
Who is this for?

This grant is for researchers based in England working in health-related fields. You can be at any career stage, from early-career researchers to established scientists leading research programmes. Your research should focus on climate and health, infectious disease, or mental health.

Regions

Funder track record
Recent awards dataOpen to first-time applicants

Awards published

1,861

Typical award

£963,743

Most awards

£262,624 to £2,665,556

503 awards in 2025, level with 547 the year before.

Recent awards include The Pew Charitable Trusts (£100,891, 2026), Institute for Public Policy Research (£323,947, 2026) and Peers for the Planet (£90,879, 2026).

This funder has made 1,861 awards with a typical award of £963,743. Would you qualify?

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Full details from Wellcome

Supports innovative research across Wellcome's strategic programmes including climate and health, infectious disease, and mental health. Provides funding for researchers at various career stages to pursue discovery-led research that advances understanding in these critical areas.

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Last updated: 14 June 2026