Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants
Seed grants for new, interdisciplinary collaborations exploring how climate change affects human health, supporting innovative research across science, public health, and related fields.
Funder: Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Due Dates: January 22, 2026 | April 23, 2026 | July 23, 2026
Funding Amounts: $2,500–$50,000 per project; one-year duration; no indirect costs allowed
Summary: Supports early-stage, interdisciplinary projects connecting climate change and human health through new collaborations and innovative approaches.
Key Information: Final deadline is July 23, 2026; program ends after this cycle.
Description
This seed grant program from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund is designed to foster innovative, early-stage projects that bridge climate change and human health. The initiative encourages collaborations across biomedical sciences, ecology, environmental science, public health, demography, economics, urban planning, and related fields. Projects may address sustainable health systems, preparedness for extreme weather, and public outreach or education at the climate-health interface. The program specifically seeks to catalyze new partnerships and creative approaches rather than fund ongoing or already-connected work.
