Funder: Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Due Dates: January 22, 2026 | April 23, 2026 | July 23, 2026 (final deadline; program ends)
Funding Amounts: $2,500–$50,000 per project; one-year duration; no indirect costs allowed
Summary: Supports early-stage, interdisciplinary projects that address the impacts of climate change on human health through new collaborations.
Key Information: Program ends July 2026; applications must be submitted by 3:00 pm EST on deadline dates.
Description
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund's Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants are designed to foster innovative, interdisciplinary collaborations that address the complex intersection of climate change and human health. The program aims to bridge basic and biomedical sciences with ecological, environmental, and population-focused disciplines, supporting projects that pilot new strategies for reducing the health sector’s environmental impact, enhance preparedness for extreme weather events, and promote public outreach and education at the climate-health interface. The grants are intended for early-stage, creative ideas that bring together new partnerships and catalyze transformative solutions.
