Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science
This prize supports and recognizes scientifically rigorous, innovative interventions that improve outcomes for anxiety, depression, or psychosis, aiming for real-world impact and global adoption.
Funder: Springer Nature
Due Dates: September 18, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: 1 winner: $1,000,000 USD; 3 finalists: $250,000 USD each; one-time award, not annual funding
Summary: Prize recognizing breakthrough interventions for anxiety, depression, and psychosis, supporting their development and adoption at scale.
Key Information: Open to research teams and SMEs worldwide; interventions must be scientifically rigorous and demonstrate real-world impact.
Description
The Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science, in partnership with Nature, is the world’s largest prize dedicated to mental health science. It aims to accelerate the development, adoption, and policy prioritization of innovative interventions that can transform the lives of people affected by anxiety, depression, and psychosis. The prize recognizes interventions that deliver measurable improvements in mental health outcomes, with a strong emphasis on scientific rigor, lived experience, and real-world impact. In addition to significant financial awards, the prize offers global visibility, connections, and practical support to help interventions progress toward widespread adoption and policy integration.
