Wellcome Grants
Wellcome has 2 open funds listed here, none of them with a fixed deadline.
Checked daily. Last updated 14 June 2026.
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).
Contains data from 360Giving publishers, used under open licence.
What Wellcome funds
Counted across the 2 open funds on this page.
No deadline listed
Check the funder's current application window before you apply.
Discovery Research
Wellcome
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.
Infectious Disease
Wellcome
Wellcome funds research into infectious diseases through their strategic programme. The grant supports work on prevention, treatment, and understanding how diseases work. You can research global health challenges related to infectious pathogens and antimicrobial resistance. The funding is available to researchers at different career stages in England. No specific funding amounts are mentioned. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline.
Where this funding goes
Frequently asked questions about Wellcome funding
How many Wellcome grants are open right now?+
2 grants from Wellcome are open on GrantMatch today, none of them with a fixed deadline. The list is checked daily.
How much does Wellcome usually award?+
Across 1,861 published awards, the typical Wellcome grant is £963,743, with most falling between £262,624 and £2,665,556. Figures come from 360Giving open data and describe past awards, not what is on offer now.
How do I apply for Wellcome funding?+
Each grant on this page links to the Wellcome application page for that fund. Read the funder's own eligibility criteria before you start, since terms differ between funds.