Wellcome Discovery Awards

Wellcome Trust

Prize

$500,000 - $4,000,000

Deadline

September 22, 2026

About this competition

Supporting innovative researchers tackling fundamental questions about life, health, and wellbeing.

Who can enter

BIOTECH

HEALTHTECH

PRE SEED

SEED

Funds these themes

Research And Development

Innovation

Healthcare

US, EU, UK, INDIA, AFRICA

Beyond the prize

Wellcome network

Open-access publishing support

Ready to enter?

Applications are submitted on Wellcome Trust's site.