Anticipated deadlines for this funding cycle have been pushed back a full year to March and April 2027. When assembling your team, keep in mind that lead applicants must now explicitly be mid-career or established researchers. Additionally, be sure to coordinate with your institution early, as your organizational approver is required to submit the final application.
Funder: Wellcome Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027: Scope query summary deadline | April 2027: Full application submission deadline (15:00 BST, organisational approver submits)
Funding Amounts: Up to £2.5 million per award, for up to 3 years; typically 10–15 awards per round.
Summary: Supports transdisciplinary research to generate or synthesize evidence on the health and economic impacts of climate change, driving urgent, equitable climate policy action.
Key Information: Highly competitive, global call; projects must combine research with policy influence and stakeholder engagement.